Live Rams Sheep, Gender : Male

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TypeLive
GenderMale
Length33cm approx
Lifespan4 - 8 years
Gestation period150 days
Supply Type Retailer
Preferred Buyer Location All over the world

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what are rams?
rams are male bighorn sheep, animals that live in the mountains and often settle arguments with fights that include ramming their heads into others. Not to be confused with mountain goats, rams can be identified by their long, curved horns, long fur, and split hooves. Bighorn sheep are bovines and are related to antelopes, bison, buffalo, cattle and goats.
physical characteristics of the rams
a ram is a male sheep—the slang term being “buck.” rams are always full-grown males and generally have the same characteristics and diet as other sheep, but they differ in terms of the habitat in which they live. Most species of rams are wild; however, many are also domesticated and kept on farms.
rams are famous for their large, curled horns. The larger their horns, the better, since the horns serve as a symbol of status and are used as a weapon when battling other rams over mating rights. The weight of a typical ram is about 117 to 279 lbs. (53 to 127 kg). The shoulder height is around 32 to 40 inches. A ram has very good eyesight, which is mainly used for observing the surrounding areas for predators.
a rocky mountain bighorn ram’s horns can weigh 30 pounds (14 kilograms)—more than all the bones in his body combined. Females (ewes) also have horns, but they are of smaller size.
rocky mountain bighorns inhabit the mountains from canada south to new mexico. They are relatives of goats, and have balance-aiding split hooves and rough hoof bottoms for natural grip. These attributes, along with keen vision, help them move easily about rocky, rugged mountain terrain.
size
rams are typically 5 to 6 feet tall (1.5 to 1.8 meters) from head to tail, and weigh 262 to 280 lbs. (119 to 127 kilograms), though they can grow to over 300 lbs. (136 kg). Rocky mountain bighorn rams have massive horns that weigh more than all of the bones in their bodies. A set of horns can weigh 30 lbs. (14 kg). Ewes, or female bighorn sheep, typically weigh 30 to 40 percent less than the rams, according to the national bighorn sheep center.
habits of the rams
bighorn sheep have very good eyesight, which allows them to judge distances accurately when jumping, according to the university of michgan’s animal diversity web (adw). They also watch animals as far as a mile away.
herds are separated by gender. Females live in nursery herds, with five to 100 members, which include adult females and lambs of both genders. Male-only bachelor herds usually contain five to 50 rams at one time, and they sometimes engage in homosexual activity, according to adw.
rams fight to decide who will be the dominant male in their group. During the fight, the males will face each other, rear up on their back legs and crash their huge horns into each other. Sometimes they charge as fast as 40 mph (64 km/h). Eventually, one of the rams ends up submitting and the winner is the new leader. This process can take hours.

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Ram is correct term for the male bighorn sheep. These animals are named for their large, curved horns they use to show dominance. Bighorn sheep are found in North American mountains ranging from Canada to New Mexico Male bighorns can weigh between 127 to 316 pounds (58 to 143 kg) and stand 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) tall. Rams can be colored light, dark or grayish brown with a white rump. Females or ewes also have horns, but they are of a smaller size. They live in herds spending much of their day grazing.
Rams use their horns to clash with other males in a show of strength. During the fall, the animals run into each other head-first for the right to mate with a female. The battle can continue for hours, even a full day, until one of the animals walks away. Rams only meet with their females to mate. The stronger, older rams have larger horns and are usually the only ones able to mate with several ewes. These horns can weigh as much as 30 pounds (13 kg) alone, more than all the bones in the rest of its body combined. Rams charge each other at speeds of more than 20 mph (32 kph) and the crashing noise can be heard from great distances.
The ram has a thicker, bony skull that that helps absorb the impact of the clashes. Bighorn sheep live in mountainous terrain. They have split hooves that provide a natural grip on the rocks. Rams have very keen eyesight and are excellent jumpers. They are revered in Native American cultures as a smart, strong animal. A baby lamb is kept secluded on a high ledge to detract wolves, coyotes, and mountain lions. They join a herd at just one week old. When a predator is close by, the sheep will group together in a circle and face their horns out to defend themselves.