: Their horizontal pupils give them a wide field of view, helping them spot predators like wolves and mountain lions even while they are grazing. Social Behaviour and the "Rut"
( Ovis dalli ): Known for their stunning white coats, these inhabit the subarctic mountain ranges of Alaska and northwest Canada. wild sheep
: You can estimate a wild sheep's age by counting the rings on its horns, much like a tree. These rings form annually during the winter when horn growth slows down. : Their horizontal pupils give them a wide
( Ovis canadensis ): North America's most iconic wild sheep, found from Canada down to Mexico. They are known for their massive, curved horns that can weigh as much as all the other bones in their body combined. These rings form annually during the winter when
: Their hooves are split and have rough, rubbery bottoms that act like suction cups, allowing them to scale near-vertical cliffs to escape predators.