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Uploaded: 08/24/08 8:42 PM GMT
Desert Bighorn Sheep
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This is a female Bighorn. She is in the process of losing her outer layer of fur. Their two-layer coat keeps them warm at high elevations. The outer layer consists of brittle guard hairs that overlay a thick, underfur, or fleece. This coat sheds in patches during June -July each summer. Because of the high elevation, she had not lost all of her outer fur yet; despite the fact that it was the end of July.

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.Homtail
08/25/08 10:09 AM GMT
This poor goat is looking pretty mangy but its so interesting the way you have captured her in all the shadows. It really highlights just how good nature is at camoflaging her creatures. Its great to see that even when losing her coat she still blends in so perfectly that when you first glance at the image it takes a few seconds to register what it is your looking at. Good Job!
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::jeenie11
08/25/08 8:39 PM GMT
talk about being in the right place at the right time! wonderful view of this elusive animal.
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.Genver
08/26/08 9:53 PM GMT
Very good view of a cute goat,nice light and shadows too,the picture is very lovely.
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