Big Horn Sheep Ram

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The bighorn sheep is a species of sheep native to North America. It is named for its large horns. A pair of horns might weigh up to 14 kg; the sheep typically weigh up to 143 kg. Recent genetic testing indicates three distinct subspecies of Ovis canadensis, one of which is endangered: O. c. sierrae.

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Size: 2304px × 3456px
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Photo credit: © Dee Carpenter / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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