Nature is beautiful and in the western part of North America, the rich diversity of wild animals can be vast. For instance, the bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park not only are incredible creatures, but many researchers are fascinated by how these hardy animals live among the local wildlife and handle the extreme elements this park area offers.
Once abundant and mighty, the bighorn sheep once thrived in the area now part of Glacier National Park. In fact, about 200 years ago, there were close to 2 million of these sheep roaming the tall cliffs (a strategy that helps them stay far away and flee predators), however today, their numbers are extremely depressed with some estimates ranging in the 600-800 range at the park and only 28K in North America.
While the numbers of bighorn sheep- which get their name from horns that can reach 42 inches in length have been in huge decline over the last several decades, several wildlife conservationists have been working to increase their numbers. The bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park are still a mystery to researchers and it is hoped that with further study many of their secrets will be unlocked and better understood to ultimately help increase its population.
For those interested in the bighorn sheep of Glacier National Park, Smithsonian Magazine has a fascinating article available. Please visit it us at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com
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