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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the bighorn sheep. Includes photo diagram.
Mountain sheep epitomize wilderness for many people because they occupy some of the most inaccessible and rugged habitats known to man, from desert crags to alpine mountains. But of all hoofed mammals in North America, wild sheep present the greatest management problems to biologists. This book is a major reference on the natural history, ecology, and management of wild sheep in North America. Written by wildlife biologists who have devoted years of study to the animals, it covers Dall's and Stone's sheep and Rocky Mountain, California, and desert bighorn and examines a variety of factors pertinent to their life histories: habitat, diet, activity, social organization, reproduction, and popul...
Provides basic information about bighorn sheep, including habitat, behavior, and anatomy.
Introduces bighorn sheep to beginning readers, including information about their young, eating habits, and behavior.
Meet the bighorn sheep! Learn about how this horned mammal thrives in the mountains and deserts of North America. Elementary-aged readers will discover how bighorn sheep stay safe from predators by climbing onto narrow ledges. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating mountain creatures. A folktale explains how the bighorn sheep got its curly horns.
These heavy mammals carry up to 30-pound horns on their heads. Even the bones in their bodies do not weigh that much! Climb through the mountains with these agile animals in this informative title.
From padded split hooves made to scale rocky terrain to reflective fur, bighorn sheep have what it takes to survive in the desert! These tough animals survive even the driest of desert days through their physiological and behavioral adaptations. Early readers will find easy-to-follow text, striking photos, and several special features in this title on bighorn sheep!
This unusual anthology demonstrates the range of possibilities in nature writing with contributions from Charles Bowden, Julian Hayden, Danny Lopez, Charles Sheldon, Ann Zwinger, and others". Essential reading for naturalists and conservationists. Highly recommended".--Library Journal.
Falcon Pocket Guide: Bighorn Sheep presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this majestic animal. Where do they live? What enemies do they have? How do they communicate? This book contains all the information you need to know to become familiar with these fascinating animals. Accompanied by numerous full-color photos of bighorn sheep in their natural habitat, this handy field guide makes an excellent take-home souvenir and reference for anybody interested in these animals.