The Return of Desert Bighorn
Desert bighorn sheep are one of North America’s most iconic mountain animals, built to survive in some of the harshest country on the continent. They’re defined by their heavy, curled horns, sharp eyesight, and ability to navigate steep, broken terrain where predators struggle to follow. That specialization is also their vulnerability. While limited water sources […]
The Ongoing Puzzle of Bighorn Sheep Restoration: A Call for Precision
Wild bighorn sheep populations in North America have rebounded impressively – from roughly 20,000–25,000 in the 1950s–60s to around 80,000 today, thanks to decades of conservation work. Yet, despite clear progress, their recovery remains a “chronic incompletion.” An article in Fair Chase, highlighted by Boone & Crockett, zeroes in on three persistent challenges: disease outbreaks, […]