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Héċiŋṡkayapi
Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis)
Bighorn Sheep are exceptional climbers. They are spotted throughout the Badlands. The horns of the male bighorns can weight 30 pounds. The males will crash their giant horns into each other with deadly force an amazing spectacle of nature.
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Color: Grayish brown to light Brown, White muzzle, belly and rump
Height: 3.5 feet
Length: 6.5 feet
Male Weight: 270 pounds
Female Weight: 145 pounds
Lifespan: up to16 years in the wild
Speed: 20 MPH (can leap up to 20 feet)
Bighorn Sheep: Welcome
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