Four rams seen and captured on our drive through the Fraser Canyon, BC, Canada
The Bighorn Sheep is remarkable for its ability to survive in conditions as diverse as the snow-capped alplands of the Canadian Rockies and the hot deserts of Death Valley and northern Mexico. Despite its scientific name, Ovis canadensis, the Bighorn Sheep is more widely distributed in the United States than in Canada. Recognizable by the massive curled horns of the adult rams and readily observed on many mountain rangelands, bighorns have long been a favourite subject of photographers and naturalists. www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/bighorn.pdf
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Spray Lakes Road, Kananaskis Park, Alberta, Canada
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The lambing season for bighorn sheep in colder climates [...] occur in April-June. Prior to giving birth, adult ewes isolate themselves in steep rocky areas. Newborn lambs weigh 8-10 pounds and can walk within hours after birth, however they are dependant upon steep terrain for protection from predators. Lambs follow their mothers for the first year of life to learn their home range and behavior. www.bighorninstitute.org/bighorn-sheep-facts
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Spotted on Hwy 734, Alberta
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Captured safely from our car
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