Big Horn Sheep

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Hello Hivers

It is the end of the mating season for the Big Horn Sheep. I spotted a large herd on a mountain side and went to take a look.

Some of the boys were chasing the girls.

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Probably about 50 in the herd, and it was an amazing site to see them all jockeying for position.
A little scuffle between the boys did break out, and they butted heads, although not the big, full charging head butt like I have seen on nature shows, but the large one let the others know to stay out of his way.

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The chase continued for quite a while.

The males can weigh up to 315 lbs, or 143 Kg.

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Big Horn Sheep at one time numbered in the millions, but overhunting, and disease brought over from European livestock made them endangered by 1900, but they have recovered today.

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There are 3 sub species and this particular one is the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.

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Thanks for viewing the Rocky Mountain Sheep with me.

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Thanks for viewing the Rocky Mountain Sheep with me.

My pleasure, any time!!

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Thanks!!
That was such a thrill cause usually when I see them they stand on the road licking the salt.. lol

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LOL I see where you're coming from. Wild things in their element as opposed to wild things coming down to see what the humans left laying around for them to eat.

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thanks for sharing. i am happy to hear they are thriving. i never realized they were that big

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Glad you enjoyed it… It was an awesome day watching them go about their business and being so close

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