Desert Bighorn Ram (Original) bighorn-sheep solid burled wood frame made

solid burled wood frame made in Italy

I chose as the setting for Willow Bottom Ringnecks

"The original inspiration for this painting occurred on a February reference trip in Yellowstone

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Desert Bighorn Ram (Original) bighorn-sheep solid burled wood frame madeThis ram's massive horns, with worn points, show why he's king in this corner of the red rock desert. The desert bighorn is a subspecies of bighorn adapted to the dry southwestern US and Mexico. They are able to go for extended periods without drinking. Their unique concave elastic hooves enable them to navigate the steep, rocky terrain to avoid predators. Ram's horns are larger than those of ewes and grow larger throughout their lives. Older rams