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Ovis dalli
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Ovis dalli, also known as the Dall ram, Dall's sheep, Dall sheep or thinhorn sheep, is a wild sheep native to north-western North America. The species Ovis dalli comprises two subspecies, Ovis dalli dalli and Ovis dalli stonei, which live in alpine mountain country across north-western British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Alaska. They feed on a variety of plants such as grasses, sedges and even shrubs like willow at different times of year. They also take in minerals to supplement their diet.
Weight
45 kg – 110 kg
Size
1.3 m – 1.8 m
Life expectancy
14 years
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Herd
Lives in large groups as a strategy against predators.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovis_dalli
Best time: From June to September in Alaska and the Yukon, when it is visible on the high slopes; in November and December the rams clash head to head.
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