Desert Bighorn Sheep Knowledge Assessment

Michelle Lopez and Claire Clark, wildlife educators, present a webinar on desert bighorn sheep, covering their habitat, diet, adaptations, and threats. They discuss the sheep's unique characteristics, such as their horns and life cycle, and address conservation efforts to protect them from threats like habitat degradation and pneumonia. The session includes audience interaction, a Q&A, and information on how to volunteer for conservation efforts.

Who are the presenters of the webinar?

• Michelle Lopez and Claire Clark

• John Doe and Jane Smith

• Alice Johnson and Bob Brown

• Emily Davis and Michael Wilson

What is the official state animal of Nevada?

• Coyote

• Golden Eagle

• Desert Bighorn Sheep

• Mountain Lion

What type of diet do desert bighorn sheep have?

• Carnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Omnivorous

• Insectivorous

How do desert bighorn sheep primarily dissipate heat?

• Shedding fur

• Sweating

• Panting

• Drinking water

What material are the horns of desert bighorn sheep made of?

• Cartilage

• Keratin

• Calcium

• Bone

What is one of the main predators of desert bighorn sheep?

• Grizzly Bear

• Mountain Lion

• Bald Eagle

• Red Fox

What adaptation helps desert bighorn sheep grip rocky surfaces?

• Webbed feet

• Sharp claws

• Elastic and concave hooves

• Sticky pads

At what age do bighorn rams typically start mating?

• 4 years old

• 2 years old

• 8 years old

• 6 years old

What is the primary cause of bacterial pneumonia in wild bighorn sheep?

• Contact with domesticated sheep or goats

• Drinking contaminated water

• Insect bites

• Genetic factors

What is a common threat to desert bighorn sheep caused by human activity?

• Overhunting

• Habitat degradation and fragmentation

• Climate change

• Invasive species