The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in Arizona is truly one of the great conservation stories in Arizona. Once thought to be extirpated from the state a small remnant population was discovered near Morenci in 1957. Through conservation efforts this small population now numbers approximately 1300 sheep and can be found in several of the state’s […]
A Comprehensive Overview of Decline, Recovery, Distribution, Transplants, and Current Population Status Historical Decline of the Desert Bighorn Sheep in Arizona The desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni and O. c. mexicana) has long been emblematic of Arizona’s rugged landscapes, representing both natural resilience and the consequences of environmental pressures. Historically, bighorn sheep thrived across […]
