Bighorn Sheep: How Much Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the bighorn sheep?

• Ovis canadensis
• Ovis dalli
• Ovis aries
• Ovis musimon

What is the average lifespan of a bighorn sheep in the wild?

• 10-15 years
• 13-16 years
• 5-8 years
• 17-20 years

Where do bighorn sheep live?

• Africa
• North America
• Australia
• Asia

What is the average weight of a male bighorn sheep?

• 101-150 lbs
• 151-200 lbs
• 50-100 lbs
• 201-250 lbs

What is the average weight of a female bighorn sheep?

• 50-100 lbs
• 151-200 lbs
• 101-150 lbs
• 201-250 lbs

What is the primary food source for bighorn sheep?

• Leaves
• Grass
• Berries
• Moss

What is the name for a group of bighorn sheep?

• Flock
• Pack
• Gang
• Herd

What is the name for the male bighorn sheep's large, curved horns?

• Tusks
• Horns
• Antlers
• Hooves

What is the name for the female bighorn sheep's smaller, straighter horns?

• Antlers
• Hooves
• Tusks
• Horns

What is the purpose of bighorn sheep's horns?

• To attract mates
• To aid in digestion
• To help with balance
• To defend against predators

What is the name for the bighorn sheep's mating season?

• Winter
• Spring
• Fall
• Summer

What is the name for a baby bighorn sheep?

• Calf
• Foal
• Lamb
• Pup

What is the gestation period for a female bighorn sheep?

• 3-4 months
• 5-6 months
• 9-10 months
• 7-8 months

What is the name for the bighorn sheep's natural predator?

• Wolf
• Bear
• Mountain lion
• Coyote

What is the bighorn sheep's primary defense mechanism?

• Fighting
• Camouflage
• Hiding
• Running