Review:
California Bighorn Sheep
overall review score: 4.5
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California bighorn sheep are a species of wild sheep native to the mountains of the western United States and Canada.
Key Features
- Horns that curve up and back
- Distinctive white rump patch
- Rams are larger than ewes
Pros
- Beautiful and majestic appearance
- Important part of the ecosystem as herbivores
- Bighorn sheep hunting contributes to conservation efforts
Cons
- Vulnerable to habitat loss and disease
- Endangered in some areas due to hunting and human encroachment