Survival in the Desert: How the Desert Bighorn Sheep Became Nevada’s State Animal

It’s no surprise that a state as unique and fascinating as Nevada chose an equally exceptional animal as its symbol. Nevada, ...
Colorado Public Radio

March 18, 2025: A mother’s fight for justice; The unseen threat to Colorado’s bighorn sheep

LaRonda Jones, the mother of Kilyn Lewis, wants the new district attorney to reopen the investigation into the death of her son who was shot and killed during an encounter with Aurora police last May.
Summit County

Was 2024 a better year for Colorado’s bighorn sheep?

While many of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herds continue to struggle with disease, 2024 was a better year for the state animal. Andy Holland, a big game manager at Colorado Parks and ...
AZ Animals on MSN

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, ...
Colorado Public Radio

Disease die-offs continue to ravage bighorn sheep. Advocates say feds left them ‘high and dry’ on the issue

The Pikeview Quarry, barely outside of the cul-de-sacs and two-car garages of the Mountain Shadows subdivision, seemed like an odd place to find one of Colorado’s most intrepid species. Bulldozers, ...
KVIA

Nevada moves bighorn sheep as drought threatens state animal

VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK, Nevada (KTNV) — Nevada is taking action to preserve its state animal, the Desert Bighorn Sheep, by relocating part of a herd based in Southern Nevada. The reason for the ...