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Rocky Mountain Sheep (Bighorn Sheep) are seldom seen but can be spotted around the Pass.
They are usually found around rocky cliffs and bluffs. Their coat is a rich, glossy brown in the spring, fading in the fall. |
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| SIZE: |
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150-180cm. head to tail |
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Average: Male 122kg., Female 70kg. |
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| LIFE-SPAN: |
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Average 10.5yrs., max: 19yrs. |
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| HABITAT: |
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Alpine meadows, grassy mountain slopes within proximity to rugged, rocky cliffs and bluffs. |
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| DIET: |
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They feed intermittently throughout the day, grazing mainly on grasses, sedges, and forbs. |
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| STATUS: |
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Healthy Populations |
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| ENEMIES: |
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Wolf, Coyote, Bear, Lynx, Cougar, Human |
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