Rio Grande Bighorn
by Britt Runyon
Title
Rio Grande Bighorn
Artist
Britt Runyon
Medium
Photograph - Digital
Description
Bighorn sheep get their name from the large, curved horns on the males, or rams. They are legendary for their ability to climb high, steep, rocky mountain areas. This image of a North American Bighorn Sheep was captured following a heavy winter snow storm in Northern New Mexico. Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) were once widespread throughout New Mexico but in the last century their numbers were on serious decline. Starting in 2006 they were introduced into the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument along the Rio Grande and the Rio Grande Gorge just west of Taos.
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April 6th, 2019
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Steven Bateson
The New Mexico Land of Enchantment Group is honored that you chose to submit your work to the group and we are proud to feature your magnificent image on the Homepage in the Featured Images.
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