The Bighorn Sheep is characterized by the large heavy horns that the male possesses for sparring. This territorial fighting consists of a series of running head-butts that can last for hours.
The Bighorn Sheep is characterized by the large heavy horns that the male possesses for sparring. This territorial fighting consists of a series of running head-butts that can last for hours.
Male Merino Rams can be distinguished from females, or ewes, by their massive horns. When establishing territory and dominance, rams will battle with a series of ramming “head-butts.”
The Domestic Sheep has been a stable food source for human populations for nearly 7000 years. In addition to their meat, humans also make use of their milk and wool. Today, there are in excess of 1000 breeds of domestic sheep.