Wild Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep are generally found at elevations above 8,000 feet. Adult male sheep are called rams. Rams grow massive horns that curl backwards alongside the head. Female sheep are called ewes and they grow horns as well although they are much smaller and thinner than a rams horns.

Bighorn Sheep have superior eyesight and agility and therefore, have few natural predators. What is threatening to them is destruction of their natural habitat and diseases.

The Bighorn is covered with a brown coat. It's belly, rump, back of legs, muzzle and eye patch are all white. The male has a hard and thick set of horns. The horns spiral backwards from the top of the head. The Bighorn Sheep is an excellent climber and jumper.

Bighorns are generally active during the day, feeding morning, noon and evening, then lying down to chew their cud. They retire to their bedding areas for the night, which may be used for many years.

The rutting season is from mid-September to late October. During this time, the males have butting contests where they "butt" each other with their horns. During this, they can reach speeds of 50-70 miles per hour and an estimated force of 2400 pounds.