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Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Ovis

About

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 14 kg (30 lb), while the sheep themselves weigh up to 140 kg (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,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bighorn Sheep?
The scientific name of Bighorn Sheep is Ovis canadensis.
What kingdom does Bighorn Sheep belong to?
Bighorn Sheep belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bighorn Sheep belong to?
Bighorn Sheep belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bighorn Sheep belong to?
Bighorn Sheep belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Bighorn Sheep belong to?
Bighorn Sheep belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Bighorn Sheep belong to?
Bighorn Sheep belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Bighorn Sheep belong to?
Bighorn Sheep belongs to the genus Ovis.