7.5K views · 311 reactions | Our bighorn sheep herd received some yummy treats of grapevine, hay, and palo verde flowers to celebrate our ram’s 16th birthday. You’ll notice one of the ewes stealing some grapevine and running away at the very beginning. This is because the ram (as the head of the herd) will chase the others away if they approach while he’s eating. Only after he’s had his fill and walks off will the females move in! | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Facebook

The skull and horns of a bighorn sheep ram are marvels of evolution, perfectly suited for a life in rugged, mountainous terrain where intense head-to-head clashes can be a part of daily life. The Horns. The most striking feature of a bighorn ram’s anatomy is, of course, the massive curved horns. Unlike antlers, which are shed each year, these horns grow throughout the ram’s life, adding a new layer every winter. In some rams, they can reach a length of over 3 feet and weigh up to 30 pounds! Thes

1.7K views · 234 reactions | As spring arrives, bighorn sheep  resume their diet of grasses and clover. (Eating woodier plants like sage and willow in the winter). ☘️ They are ruminants with a 4-part stomach that allows them to eat a lot, then retreat to a cliff, safe from predators, to rechew and digest. They absorb moisture during this digestive process, so they can go without water for long periods of time. /  @montanamaaike  | The Ranch at Rock Creek | Facebook

12K views · 45 reactions | The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts runs through April 30. Apply online or call (800) 554-8685. https://idfg.idaho.gov/ZZB  Apply online: https://idfg.idaho.gov/buy-online  Call: (800) 554-8685 | Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) | Facebook