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Monsoon Boosts Bighorn Sheep, Sparks Urban Safety Measures

12/1/2025

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The monsoon season in El Paso boosted the desert bighorn sheep by stimulating vegetation and hydration.
Texas Parks and Wildlife, with the Texas Bighorn Society, opened a water guzzler serving over 40 species.
Aerial surveys recorded 17 lambs in April and 13 surviving lambs in October, indicating a healthy population.
Urban surroundings pose risks from vehicle collisions, prompting officials to plan driver warnings and a roadkill survey.

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Story summary

The monsoon season in El Paso boosted the desert bighorn sheep by stimulating vegetation and hydration.
Texas Parks and Wildlife, with the Texas Bighorn Society, opened a water guzzler serving over 40 species.
Aerial surveys recorded 17 lambs in April and 13 surviving lambs in October, indicating a healthy population.
Urban surroundings pose risks from vehicle collisions, prompting officials to plan driver warnings and a roadkill survey.