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.

Through our collective efforts, we seek to ensure the long-term survival and prosperity of bighorn sheep populations, while also preserving the diverse ecosystems that support them.

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 …

The bighorn sheep is one of two species of wild sheep in North America with large horns, the other being the Dall sheep (Ovis dalli).

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.

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 …

An entire subspecies of bighorn sheep, the Audubon bighorn, which inhabited parts of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska was extirpated by 1925.

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 …

Jun 10, 2025 · Bighorn sheep historically occupied mountainous regions throughout western North America, from southern Canada to northern Mexico. Current populations represent …