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Home > Our animal species > Mammals > Bighorn sheep Bighorn sheep
Order : Artiodactyla Family : Bovidae Diet : Herbivorous , feeding on grasses and forbs ; seeks out salt licks. Reproduction : Sexually mature at 2 years. Mating occurs between late October and December. A single lamb is born between early May and early June after a gestation period of 6 months, and is weaned after 5-6 months. Lifespan : Up to 14 years in the wild and over 15 years in captivity. Predators : Pumas and gray wolves; young may also be taken by coyotes, grizzly bears, wolverines, Canadian lynx and golden eagles. Status : Population stable, not at risk.
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