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Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis

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Description:

The bighorn sheep is a species of sheep native to North America named for its large horns. These horns can weigh up to 30 lb, while the sheep themselves weigh up to 300 lb. State animal of Colorado

Habitat:

Western US

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PublishedApril 8, 2016

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