Grand Canyon Nat Park Desert Bighorn Sheep . Among the largest hoofed mammals in the park, the desert bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis, are relatively scarce along the rim, preferring the rocky slopes and side canyons of the inner canyon. These animals roam the entire depth of the canyon from the rims to the Colorado River, Foraging on plants and negotiating the steep, rocky terrain with ease. They do not shed the long, curved horns that continue to grow throughout their lives. Like many mammals of the region, they are likely to be found near reliable sources of water: springs, seeps, or pools
Grand Canyon Nat Park Desert Bighorn Sheep . Among the largest hoofed mammals in the park, the desert bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis, are relatively scarce along the rim, preferring the rocky slopes and side canyons of the inner canyon. These animals roam the entire depth of the canyon from the rims to the Colorado River, Foraging on plants and negotiating the steep, rocky terrain with ease. They do not shed the long, curved horns that continue to grow throughout their lives. Like many mammals of the region, they are likely to be found near reliable sources of water: springs, seeps, or pools of summer rain. NPS
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