Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain National Park Share article to A group of rams in Big Thompson Canyon by Hwy 34. Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain National Park Bighorn sheep grazing in high mountain habitat Share article to More information about bighorn sheep in Rocky Mountain National Park Bighorn sheep grazing in high mountain habitat Share article to BodyFull ArticleThe Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Ovis canadensis, was adopted as the official state animal on May 1, 1961 by an act of the General Assembly. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is found only in the Rockies, usually above timberline in rugged mountainous areas. The male sheep is three to three and a half feet tall at the shoulder and weighs up to three hundred pounds, while the female is slightly smaller. These large animals are known for their agility and perfect sense of balance. The bighorn sheep was named for its massive horns, which curve backward from the forehead, down, then forward. On the ram the horns can be as much as fifty inches in length. It is unlawful to pursue, take, hunt, wound, or kill the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep except as provided by law. 10th GradeThe Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Ovis canadensis, was adopted as the official state animal on May 1, 1961 by an act of the General Assembly. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is found only in the Rockies, usually above timberline in rugged mountainous areas. The male sheep is three to three and a half feet tall at the shoulder and weighs up to three hundred pounds, while the female is slightly smaller. These large animals are known for their agility and perfect sense of balance. The bighorn sheep was named for its massive horns, which curve backward from the forehead, down, then forward. On the ram the horns can be as much as fifty inches in length. It is unlawful to pursue, take, hunt, wound, or kill the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep except as provided by law. 8th GradeThe Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep was adopted as the official state animal on May 1, 1961. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is found only in the Rockies, usually above timberline in rugged mountainous areas. The male sheep is three to three and a half feet tall at the shoulder and weigh up to three hundred pounds while the female is slightly smaller. These large animals are known for their agility and perfect sense of balance. The bighorn sheep was named for its massive horns, which curve backward from the forehead, down, then forward. On the ram the horns can be as much as fifty inches in length. It is unlawful to pursue, take, hunt, wound, or kill the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep except as provided by law. 4th GradeThe Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep was adopted as the official state animal on May 1, 1961. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is found only in the Rockies. They live above timberline in rugged mountainous areas. The male sheep is three to three and a half feet tall at the shoulder. Males weigh up to three hundred pounds. Females are slightly smaller. The bighorn sheep was named for its horns. The horns curl around backward from their forehead. A ram's horns can be up to 50 inches long. It is against the law to hunt, wound, or kill the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. Author: Colorado State ArchivesTheme: EcologyCategory: ThingsPlace: Parks & Public LandsThing: State SymbolsWildlifeKeywords: state symbolsstate animalbighorn sheepram
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