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DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP/Nelson's Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) ram and ewe, a subspecies of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, has adapted to hot, dry climates by developing longer legs, lighter coats and smaller bodies. Early autumn in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, U.S.A.
Thomas Kitchin & Victoria Hurst/leesonphoto. All Rights Reserved.
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