Bighorn sheep were among the most admired animals of the Apsaalooka (Crow) people, and what is today called the Bighorn Mountain Range was central to the Apsaalooka tribal lands.

The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is the largest wild sheep inhabiting North America. A large ram (a male sheep) may weigh over 300 pounds and stand over 42 inches tall at the shoulder.

bighorn sheep, (Ovis canadensis), stocky, climbing hoofed mammal of western North America known for its massive curling horns. Bighorns are brown with a white rump patch. Horns are …

Nov 24, 2025 · Located in north-central Wyoming, the Bighorn Mountains are a sister range of the Rocky Mountains. Conveniently located halfway between Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone …

May 12, 2018 · Bighorn Sheep are the symbol of Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are the largest wild sheep in North America. Muscular males can weigh over …

Bighorn sheep can be found on South facing slopes in the winter. There are three subspecies of bighorn sheep. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn, The Sierra Nevada Bighorn, and the Desert …

At Bighorn Institute, we’ve spent over 40 years protecting the desert’s most iconic survivor — the Peninsular bighorn. Through research, education, and hands-on recovery, we’ve helped …

Bighorn inhabit alpine meadows, grassy mountain slopes and foothill country near rugged, rocky cliffs and bluffs, allowing for quick escape. In winter, bighorn prefer slopes 2,500-5,000 feet …

Bighorn males, called rams, are famous for their large, curled horns. These impressive growths are a symbol of status and a weapon used in epic battles across the Rocky Mountains.

Mar 7, 2025 · Currently, O. canadensis is divided into three distinct species. Those subspecies include the Rocky Mountain bighorn, the Sierra Nevada bighorn, and the Desert bighorn. In …