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Desert Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis nelsoni

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Description:

Three beautiful rams down low on the edge of the desert. First image is a cropped image showing two. Their conservation status is "Sensitive". AKA Peninsular Bighorn Sheep

Habitat:

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park where they are protected

Notes:

Macro lens from far away :(

Reference Links:

Desert bighorn sheep - Wikipedia

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