Thinhorn Sheep
Ovis dalli
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae
About
Dall sheep or thinhorn sheep, is a species of wild sheep native to northwestern North America. Ovis dalli contains two subspecies: Ovis dalli dalli and Ovis dalli stonei. O. dalli live in mountainous alpine habitats distributed across northwestern British Columbia, the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Alaska. They browse a variety of plants, such as grasses, sedges and even shrubs, such as willow, during different times of the year. They also acquire minerals to supplement their diet from mineral licks. Like other Ovis species, the rams engage in dominance contests with their horns.
Fun Fact
Intermediately coloured populations, called Fannin sheep, were originally (incorrectly) identified as a unique subspecies (O.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in areas with a combination of dry alpine tundra, meadows, and steep or rugged ground.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
16 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance