🌿Native Nature

Snow Sheep

Ovis nivicola

Taxonomy

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

About

The snow sheep (Ovis nivicola), or Siberian bighorn sheep, is a species of sheep from the mountainous areas in the northeast of Siberia. One subspecies, the Putorana snow sheep (Ovis nivicola borealis), lives isolated from the other forms in the Putoran Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

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