Greetings Card : Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - males smelling / scenting female. Jasper National Park - Rocky Mountains - Alberta - Canada
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - males smelling / scenting female. Jasper National Park - Rocky Mountains - Alberta - Canada
WAT-16593
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - males smelling / scenting female
Jasper National Park - Rocky Mountains - Alberta - Canada
Ovis canadensis canadensis
M. Watson
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Courtship Rockies Scenting Sheep Smelling Sniffing Wild Sheep
Greetings Card (A5)
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies with our exquisite greeting card featuring M. Watson's captivating photograph of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. Witness the intimate moment as the majestic males engage in scenting the females during mating season. This stunning image, taken in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, is a testament to the raw power and grace of nature. Add a touch of the wild to your correspondence with this elegant and thoughtful greeting card from Media Storehouse's Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment collection. Ovis canadensis canadensis - let the allure of the Rocky Mountains inspire your connections.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, two Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep engage in a crucial moment of courtship in the pristine wilderness of Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. The Rocky Mountains serve as a breathtaking backdrop to this scene, with their rugged peaks and verdant slopes providing an idyllic habitat for these majestic creatures. The larger male sheep, with its impressive curved horns and powerful build, leans in closer to the smaller female, inquiringly sniffing her face. This behavior is a significant part of the sheep's mating ritual, as they use their highly sensitive noses to assess the readiness and receptivity of the females. The females, in turn, evaluate the males based on their size, strength, and dominance. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, scientifically known as Ovis canadensis canadensis, are native to the North American Rocky Mountains and are an essential component of the region's diverse and thriving ecosystem. Their populations have been steadily increasing in recent years, thanks to conservation efforts and the protection of their habitats. This evocative image, captured by the skilled lens of M. Watson from Ardea Wildlife, offers a rare glimpse into the intimate world of these magnificent creatures. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving their natural habitats and allowing them to thrive in their native environments.
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