While populations of North American bighorns have rebounded thanks to efforts by groups like the Wild Sheep Foundation , many species face threats from habitat loss and diseases transmitted by domestic livestock. The Argali , in particular, is considered endangered in parts of its range due to poaching for its trophy horns.
: Their horizontal pupils give them a wide field of view, helping them spot predators like wolves and mountain lions even while they are grazing. Social Behaviour and the "Rut" wild sheep
: Their hooves are split and have rough, rubbery bottoms that act like suction cups, allowing them to scale near-vertical cliffs to escape predators. While populations of North American bighorns have rebounded