Female Bighorn Sheep
by Judy Vincent
Title
Female Bighorn Sheep
Artist
Judy Vincent
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) is a species of sheep native to 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, due to diseases introduced through European livestock and over-hunting.
This image has been featured in the following groups:
Mixed Media Art and Photo - 8/31/16
Kingdom Animalia - 9/2/16
Our 4-Legged Friends - 9/6/16
Animal Photographs - 12/11/18
Your Story of Art - 12/12/18
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August 31st, 2016
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Bill And Deb Hayes
Kudos to you Judy for creating this fantastic work of animal art. WE absolutely love the textured background you chose to elevate the photograph to a much higher level of art. L+F
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