A bighorn ram follows a ewe during the rut

Bighorn Ram and Ewe

Wyoming, USA

During the rut, a bighorn ram will test the air for pheromones produced by the female. He directs these to an olfactory organ in the roof of his mouth to sense whether the female is ready to mate. The ram will then follow her closely, waiting for just the right time, while fending off other contending males.

Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.

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