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Survival in the desert: How the desert bighorn sheep became Nevada’s state animal

Quick Take Nevada designated the desert bighorn sheep as its state animal in 1973, citing its toughness and ability to ...
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Grains, sheep and soldiers: How one scientist is studying the physics of crowds

When a crowd becomes especially big and dense, like at a pilgrimage or a concert, things can get dangerous fast. A Spanish researcher is using physics to understand how they move, and hopefully, how ...
Time

Science: Alexander Bell’s Sheep

The most remarkable sheep since the time of Jason the Argonaut nibbled, stared, bleated last week in a new home at Middlebury, Vt., where they are now beginning the third chapter of their careers, in ...
Popular Science

Ancient animal bones unlock clues about Bronze Age plague

Sheep may have played a major role in a prehistoric plague outbreak. By Laura Baisas Published Aug 11, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...
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Sheep Are Surprisingly Democratic And Alternate Their Leaders

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...