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Utah wildlife
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis nelsoni
Thrives on steep rocky terrain in desert canyons.
Best months
Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov
Best viewed at dawn or dusk on canyon walls; check the official park report for recent sightings.
Where to look
Zion National Park red canyon wallsCapitol Reef National ParkCanyonlands National Park
Conservation status
Least Concern but locally sensitive
Good to know
Where in Zion is best to see desert bighorn?
Along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, especially near the Sentinel slide area.
What is the main threat to bighorn sheep in Utah?
Habitat loss and disease transmitted from domestic sheep grazing near public lands.
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