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.
United States Prime Rate: The Current U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate is: 4.50% December 13, 2017: The FOMC has voted to raise the target range for the fed funds rate, from 1.00% - 1.25% to 1.25% - 1.50%. Therefore, the United States Prime Rate is now 4.50%, effective tomorrow (December 14,2017.) The next FOMC meeting and decision on short-term interest rates will be on January 31, 2018. Prime Rate Definition. The U.S. Prime Rate is a commonly used, short-term interest rate in the banking system of the United States.