Big Horn Sheep

Does the Army do this?  Big Horn Sheep protect themselves from predators by facing different directions, allowing them to keep watch on their surroundings. Considering the fact that many live in mountainous terrains - this means looking  up, down, and side to side. Very clever!

The Big Horn crossed over the Bering land bridge from Siberia a long time ago. Petroglyphs featuring Big Horns are among the most common images in the Western U.S. states.

A Conservation effort saved the Big Horn Sheep from extinction. However, this beloved species still faces challenges. Over 300 years ago there were 150,000-200,000 Big Horn in North America. Today only an estimated 80,000 remain.

The female Big Horn weighs around 200 lbs. The male can weigh over 300 lb. They have wide-set eyes which are placed well forward on the head which provides exceptional vision - and helps detect predators. 

The large curved horns of the males can weigh 30 lbs...yes, 30 lbs. The horns continue to grow throughout their lives; thus, the horns of older males can be over 3 feet long. The horns of females remain short with very little curvature.

The Big Horn Sheep live in the western mountains of North America. Their steep mountain habitat sometimes has ledges only 2 inches wide. Can you image a 350 male Big Horn with a 30 lb set of horns navigating mountain ledges only 2 inches wide? Wow!

The Big Horn could be a wonderful motivational statue for you or your group.

Imagine walking high on a mountainside on a 2 inch ledge with massive horns and weighing over 300 lbs!

What is YOUR goal? If a Big Horn can do what they do? Can you succeed too?