A Rocky Mountain bighorn ram's horns can weigh 30 pounds (14 kilograms)—more than all the bones in his body combined. Females (ewes) also have horns, but they are of smaller size.
Rocky Mountain bighorns inhabit the mountains from Canada south to New Mexico. They are relatives of goats, and have balance-aiding split hooves and rough hoof bottoms for natural grip. These attributes, along with keen vision, help them move easily about rocky, rugged mountain terrain.
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Type: Mammal Diet: Herbivore Average lifespan in the wild: 6 to 15 years Size: 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m) Weight: 117 to 279 lbs (53 to 127 kg) Group name: Herd Protection status: Endangered Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: |
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