Big Horn Sheep at Ram Falls Alberta One of North America's iconic animals, the Big Horn Sheep, lives in the high country. Population estimates in Alberta range from 9,000 to 10,000 (according to what I could find online), with as many as 3,000 sheep living in National Parks - like Banff and Jasper. They are awe-inspiring animals, especially when you see how easily they can scamper up steep terrain. | Let's Go Outdoors Alberta

38K views · 520 reactions | Determining whether or not a Dall sheep ram is legal size can get tricky, especially when you're hundreds of yards away. | MeatEater | Facebook

The skull and horns of a bighorn sheep ram are marvels of evolution, perfectly suited for a life in rugged, mountainous terrain where intense head-to-head clashes can be a part of daily life. The Horns. The most striking feature of a bighorn ram’s anatomy is, of course, the massive curved horns. Unlike antlers, which are shed each year, these horns grow throughout the ram’s life, adding a new layer every winter. In some rams, they can reach a length of over 3 feet and weigh up to 30 pounds! Thes