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Sunday, June 14, 2015

Big Horn Sheep


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11 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoJune 14, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Sheep??? I know I'm a city gal TFG but is that really a type of sheep :)

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    1. Taken For GrantedJune 14, 2015 at 9:27 AM

      Yes, it is a wild sheep named for the large horns of the males, or rams. The bighorn sheep had populations in the millions until diseases of domestic sheep and over hunting caused their populations to dwindle to a few thousand in 1900. They have been re-introduced to previous habitat and there are perhaps as many as 70,000 of these animals in existence. They are known for their ability to climb steep mountain sides.

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  2. John D. LinnJune 14, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    He/she does not seem to be following the direction sign.

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    1. Taken For GrantedJune 14, 2015 at 7:52 PM

      It is a "he" as only the males have these big horns, and sheep are terrible at reading road signs.

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  3. RedPatJune 14, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    He looks very healthy!

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  4. LowellJune 14, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Fascinating animals...we watched a herd of them climbing up steep rock walls in Colorado.

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  5. EG CameraGirlJune 14, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Interesting it has decided to walk the line!

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  6. JackJune 14, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    This big fella looks to be in pretty good condition. I have seen bighorn sheep in mountainous areas. Their footing is impressive.

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  7. KarlJune 15, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    What does this bighorn sheep on the street, hitchhiking perhaps ?

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  8. VPJune 16, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    That is some kind of traffic...

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  9. CountryMumJune 20, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    Very long legged compared to domesticated sheep. Fascinating animal.

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