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Originally Posted by NEOCON1
<H4>Bighorn Sheep
Curious Facts
Known for head-to-head combat between males.
Combat between rams has been observed to last for longer than 24 hours.
Horn size is a symbol of rank.
Male horns can weigh as much as 30 lbs.
Desert Bighorn do not require drinking water in winter when green vegetation is available. During the summer months they visit waterholes at least every 3 days.
Bighorns have a complex 9-stage digestive process that allows them to maximize removal of nutrients from food of marginal quality.
</H4> Bighorn Sheep
Vital Stats
Weight: 115-280 lbs.
Length with tail: 50-62"
Shoulder Height: 32-40"
Sexual Maturity: 2 years
Mating Season: Nov.-Dec.
Gestation Period: 180 days
No. of Young: 1-2
Birth Interval: 1 year
Lifespan: Bighorns can live 10 to 15 years
Typical diet: mainly grasses, sedges and forbs.
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You forgot to mention it's excellent ability to climb and move around easily among the rough terrain
