Definitions for BIGHORN SHEEP
bighorn sheep

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1. bighorn, bighorn sheep, cimarron, Rocky Mountain bighorn, Rocky Mountain sheep, Ovis canadensisnoun

   wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns

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1. bighorn sheepnoun

   A North American endangered species of wild sheep, Ovis canadensis.

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1. Bighorn sheep

   The bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) is a species of sheep native to North America. It is named for its large horns. A pair of horns might weigh up to 14 kg (30 lb); the sheep typically weigh up to 143 kg (315 lb). Recent genetic testing indicates three distinct subspecies of Ovis canadensis, one of which is endangered: O. c. sierrae. Sheep originally crossed to North America over the Bering Land Bridge from Siberia; the population in North America peaked in the millions, and the bighorn sheep entered into the mythology of Native Americans. By 1900, the population had crashed to several thousand, due to diseases introduced through European livestock and overhunting.

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1. bighorn sheep

   Bighorn sheep are a species of wild sheep native to North America, known for their large, curled horns. Scientifically known as Ovis canadensis, these sheep live in mountainous and desert regions, and are well-adapted to harsh and rugged terrain. Their horns can weigh up to 30 pounds and females also have horns, but they are shorter with less curvature. Bighorn sheep are herbivores, feeding on grasses, shrubs, and other plants.

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1. Bighorn sheep

   The bighorn sheep is a species of sheep in North America named for its large horns. These horns can weigh up to 30 lb, while the sheep themselves weigh up to 300 lb. Recent genetic testing indicates three distinct subspecies of Ovis canadensis, one of which is endangered: O. c. sierrae. Sheep originally crossed to North America over the Bering land bridge from Siberia: the population in North America peaked in the millions, and the bighorn sheep entered into the mythology of Native Americans. By 1900, the population had crashed to several thousand. Conservation efforts have restored the population.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of BIGHORN SHEEP in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of BIGHORN SHEEP in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of BIGHORN SHEEP in a Sentence

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   People are walking off trails, bringing their dogs, people are trampling and destroying the things they want to preserve without knowing it. ... People are camping where they want or showing up really early or late at certain watering holes so animals like bighorn sheep won't come down to drink.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bighorn_Sheep
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5. ^ Wikidata
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