Absent intervention by state wildlife officials, Nevada’s state animal, the desert bighorn sheep, may see its herds thinned by starvation because of drought. “Over the course of the last month and a ...

Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to survive extreme desert conditions. After dropping to about 2,000 animals in the 1960s, ...

Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to survive extreme desert conditions. After dropping to about 2,000 animals in the 1960s, ...

A symbol of the persistent spirit of life in the American West, bighorn sheep have long made their home in the country’s driest desert. Far before white settlers reached Las Vegas, these hearty ...

The on-going drought means Nevada’s iconic desert bighorn sheep need to be moved out of the state. The on-going drought means Nevada’s iconic desert bighorn sheep need to be moved out of the state.

It’s no surprise that a state as unique and fascinating as Nevada chose an equally exceptional animal as its symbol. Nevada, known for its unusual mix of rugged outdoor landscapes and one of America’s ...