自2023年以来,由于雪崩和掠夺的增加,内华达州内华达大角羊人口减少了一半。 Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep population halves since 2023 due to increased avalanches and predation.

近期在AGU年度会议上进行的一项研究表明,尽管气候变化导致雪盖减少,但雪崩日益威胁到内华达山大角羊群。 A recent study at the AGU Annual Meeting shows that despite decreasing snow cover due to climate change, avalanches are increasingly threatening the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep population. 自2023年以来,主要由于雪崩和掠夺,人口减少了一半。 Since 2023, the population has halved, primarily due to avalanches and predation. 加州渔业和野生生物部正在调整其恢复方案,以应对这些新的威胁。 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is adapting its recovery program to address these new threats.