Designated the State Animal of Colorado in 1961, the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep can often be seen along high elevation highways and Colorado Mountain Passes. In fact, it is very common to find Big Horn Sheep near Eisenhower Tunnel – The Highest Motor Vehicle Tunnel in the World (11,158 feet).
About The Rocky Mountian Big Horn Sheep
The Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep is not on the endangered species list or protected in the State of Colorado.
(Citation: Senate Bill 294, 1961; Colorado Revised Statute 24-80-911.) “State Animal.” State Animal | Archives.
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