BEIJING, May 11 (UPI) --Researchers believe a new fossil -- and the new species it represents -- proves mountain sheep originated in the highlands of Tibet. Scientists have long argued that the last ...
Paleontologists reports a new genus and species of fossil sheep from the Pliocene of Zanda Basin in Tibet. This finding extends the fossil record for the sheep into the Pliocene of the Tibetan Plateau ...
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How the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep became Colorado’s state animal
Quick Take The Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep became Colorado’s state animal in 1961 for its long presence, recovery after steep losses, and symbol of endurance. Its survival depends on cliffs, ...
Like the majority of Colorado’s big game species, the success of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep is up against habitat loss and disturbances, a changing climate, and growing recreation and human pressure ...
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