Absent intervention by state wildlife officials, Nevada’s state animal, the desert bighorn sheep, may see its herds thinned ...

While many of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herds continue to struggle with disease, 2024 was a better year for the ...

Every morning this month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) terrestrial biologist Tyrel Woodward and his team have been hard ...

Despite seeing the number of bighorn sheep substantially decline in recent years, conservationists have reported that their population in the Sierra Nevada mountain range is potentially on the ...

In January, Colorado Parks and Wildlife began an operation to capture 20 Rampart Bighorn Sheep to start a new herd. Every morning staff and volunteers have been spreading apple pulp and alfalfa to ...

Mike Nordenstrom recently found himself in an unexpected role as a hero when he rescued a bighorn sheep trapped in the icy waters of the San Rafael River.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For the first time in nearly a century, bighorn sheep are returning to the Franklin Mountains, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts for the region.

The mishap resulted in one of the healthiest herds in Colorado as efforts continue to bring the state mammal back from near extinction.

FEEDING: These sheep are primarily grazers, feeding on various plants such as grasses, browse, and herbaceous plants, depending on season and location. THREATS: The biggest threat to the Sierra Nevada ...