Desert Bighorn Sheep in Nevada

The video discusses the desert bighorn sheep, Nevada's state animal, highlighting their presence and conservation efforts that have increased their population. Conservation groups like the Wild Sheep Organization and Bighorns Unlimited have played a crucial role in transplanting sheep and building water sources. Challenges such as pneumonia and predator control are addressed. Nevada hosts three sheep species, with efforts to recover the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. The narrator shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of ongoing conservation for Nevada's heritage.

What is the official state animal of Nevada?

• Nevada Coyote

• Desert Bighorn Sheep

• California Condor

• Rocky Mountain Elk

Which organization is mentioned as helping with the conservation of bighorn sheep?

• Sheep Preservation Society

• Wildlife Conservation Society

• Wild Sheep Organization

• Nevada Wildlife Fund

What is a big-game guzzler?

• A tracking device for animals

• A shelter for sheep

• A water source for wildlife

• A type of predator control device

What is the estimated population of desert bighorn sheep in Nevada?

• 5,000

• 7,000

• 9,000 to 10,000

• 12,000 to 15,000

What disease poses a significant threat to the bighorn sheep population?

• Anthrax

• Foot-and-mouth disease

• Pneumonia

• Rabies

Which species of bighorn sheep are found in Nevada?

• Desert, California, and Rocky Mountain

• Desert, Sierra Nevada, and Rocky Mountain

• California, Sierra Nevada, and Rocky Mountain

• Desert, California, and Sierra Nevada

What was the cause of the decline in the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep population?

• Overhunting

• Habitat loss

• Pneumonia

• Climate change

Which state did Nevada trade with to reintroduce Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep?

• Montana

• Colorado

• Alberta

• California

How long have the narrator been observing bighorn sheep?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

What is the significance of bighorn sheep to Nevada?

• They are a major tourist attraction

• They are a symbol of Nevada's heritage

• They are used for wool production

• They are the primary source of meat