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Desert Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis nelsoni

Photo by DanaD
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Field Notes

Description:

Small herd of at least 4-5 sheep.

Habitat:

Rocky formations/desert, Papago Park

Notes:

The herd resides in Papago Park (Tempe, AZ) and can usually be spotted in a rocky portion of the park that is closed off the public and owned by the Park Zoo.

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PublishedJune 10, 2013

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