Wildlife Photography

Bighorn Sheep Fine Art Photography Prints and Wall Art

Photos of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in Wyoming and Colorado

A Bighorn Sheep photography gallery of fine art photos of Bighorn Sheep by professional wildlife photographer Joseph C. Filer, capturing these beautiful animals in their natural habitats in Colorado and Wyoming.

Bighorn Sheep wildlife photography prints are for sale as Limited Edition Fine Art Paper Prints, Chromaluxe® Metal Prints, and non-glare TruLife® Acrylic Prints. Frames and large-scale prints 6 feet or more in size are available.

My Bighorn Sheep Photography Experience

The best time to be out photographing Bighorn Sheep is in the winter when the rams are out looking for the ladies. I have watched in amazement as the rams chase the ewes around in their attempts to mate with them. Unfortunately for the rams, I never saw them having any success.

My bighorn sheep photography usually required me to be dressed for cold weather, many times well below zero. They didn't seem to mind, but I thought on a few occasions my face was going to freeze and fall off despite being dressed for it. Watching them suddenly turn and butt heads with each other was one of the coolest things I have experienced in my wildlife photography.

Facts About Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn sheep are stocky, climbing-hoofed mammals found in western North America and known for their massive curling horns. Some males can weigh up to 300 pounds and have horns averaging more than 3.3 feet long. Bighorns can live 20 years or more.

Bighorn lambs weigh 3–5 kg when born. Before the 1800s, there were two million bighorn sheep from Canada to northern Mexico but they were nearly driven to extinction by overhunting, habitat loss, and livestock diseases. Despite conservation measures, they have not significantly recovered.

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Big Horn Ram standing proud in the snow in wyoming — Winter Ram

closeup of the head and horns of a Big Horn Ram — Ram Curl

Big Horn Ram standing on the rocks in winter — Ram Pride

Big Horn Ram standing on a hill in the winter snow — Proud Pose

Big Horn Ram and its mate standing together in a field with flowers — Lovely Couple

Closeup of the head and horns of a big horn ram by a pine tree — In The Pines

big horn ram trying to get to a big horn ewe in the rocky cliffs — Courtship

big horn ram and a ewe touching heads in a winter field — Subtle Approach

big horn lamb standing in a field with flowers — Just A Lamb

big horn lamb laying down in a field of flowers — Flower Lamb

two young big horn lamps play fighting on a hill — Learning To Fight

a big horn lamb walking next to its mother — Eye On Junior

big horn lamb standing alone in the snow and willow — Snow Lamb

big horn lambs standing on a rock in canada — Solid Footing

big horn lamb standing in the snow in wyoming — Attentive Lamb

History, Habitat and Facts About Big Horn Sheep

The North American Bighorn Sheep is one of the most majestic creatures in all of North America. This animal has a long history that dates back to the Pleistocene Era when they were among some of the continent's biggest ungulates. Today, they are still living peacefully in their natural habitat across the United States and Canada. These mammals are considered to be one of North America's rarest game animals but they also live on over 150 wildlife preserves around the world. Let's learn more about these fascinating creatures!

The North American Bighorn Sheep has a long and rich history that dates back to the Pleistocene Era. During this time, they were among some of the continent's biggest ungulates. They have lived peacefully in their natural habitat across the United States and Canada for many years. Today, they are still living in their natural habitat and are considered to be one of North America's rarest game animals. There are many wildlife preserves around the world that these animals live on. Let's learn more about their fascinating history!

The North American Bighorn Sheep can be found living in their natural habitat across the United States and Canada. This habitat can vary depending on the region but they typically live in mountainous areas. They prefer to live in open areas with plenty of vegetation to eat. These animals are very good at adapting to their surroundings and can live in a variety of different habitats.

The North American Bighorn Sheep is a fascinating creature that has many interesting facts about it. Some of these include:

- They are one of North America's rarest game animals

- They live on over 150 wildlife preserves around the world

- They are great at adapting to their surroundings and can live in a variety of different habitats

- They have a long history that dates back to the Pleistocene Era

- The North American Bighorn Sheep is one of the only domesticated animals in North America

- This animal can live to be 20 years old

- They are not related to sheeps and other types of horns such as African Bushjafta, Porcupine Antelope, or Pronghorn Antelope