Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is a subspecies of bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) , that is native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. The trinomial of this species commemorates the American naturalist Edward William Nelson (1855â1934).he desert bighorn has become well adapted to living in the desert heat and cold and, unlike most mammals, their body temperature can safely fluctuate several degrees. During the heat of the day, they often rest in the shade of trees and caves.
Prime Rate. This can be defined as the rate charged by banks to their most credit worthy customers for loans. The term on its own is generic but in the States, it primarily refers to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate.
It should not be confused with the federal funds rate set by the Federal Reserve, though these two rates often move in tandem. The current rate is 3.25% (as of 11/25/2014). The print edition of the WSJ is generally the official source of the prime rate.The Wall Street Journal prime rate is considered a trailing economic indicator.t should not be confused with the federal funds rate set by the Federal Reserve, though these two rates often move in tandem. The current rate is 3.25% (as of 11/25/2014). The print edition of the WSJ is generally the official source of the prime rate.