Absent intervention by state wildlife officials, Nevada’s state animal, the desert bighorn sheep, may see its herds thinned ...

Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep learn to leap from crag to crag in early lambhood, developing quickly into keen-eyed, strong-limbed and extremely agile creatures, always on the move to escape mountain ...

Scientists say the population of endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep appears to have stabilized after suffering devastating losses during the record-breaking winter of 2022-2023. Tom Stephenson ...

While bighorn sheep exist in other western mountain ranges, the Sierra Nevada subgroup is genetically distinct—the remaining 350 sheep are all that remain of the species.

The desert of Nevada is home to many different types of animals and wildlife. Nevada is located in the intermountain plateau. Nevadan wild animals can easily survive in the rugged environment— around ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Dozens of Bighorn Sheep call Hemenway Park home, but the staple in the Boulder City community could be at risk. New test results from the Nevada Department of Wildlife ...

the desert bighorn sheep and desert tortoise are symbols of Nevada, receiving official status as the state’s animal and reptile. A state drink could soon be added to that list, thanks to a bill ...

The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn had its 2011 fundraiser ... give of their time and resources to help manage the desert bighorn sheep and other wildlife found in Southern Nevada.

The author worked as a National Park Service ranger at remote desert outposts, national seashores ... National Park Service ...