In Utah’s backcountry, wildlife biologists track big game with GPS collars to monitor movements, survival, and potential threats like disease or habitat changes. Bighorn sheep, a highly valued native species, face challenges such as slips, falls, predation, and changing landscapes that can impact their populations. This recent bighorn sheep rescue highlights the lengths Utah’s biologists will go to protect wildlife in some of the state’s toughest terrain.
Be sure to check out the rescue video below:
