Stone Sheep
The stone sheep (Ovis dalli Stonei) is a subspecies of Thinhorn sheep, primarily found in Northern British Columbia.
Taxonomic Name: Ovis dalli stonei
Status: Least Concern (IUCN)
Type: Mammal
Diet: Grasses, twigs, leaves, and buds
Longevity in the wild: 14 years
Size: 1.5 metres
Fun Fact: Male's horns grow thick and spiral with age, while female's horns remain slender
You can find the Zoo's stone sheep in the Asia exhibit, across from the snow leopards.