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.
The prime rate is the rate at which banks lend to their most creditworthy customers, and can be used as a benchmark for other loans such as those for small businesses or credit cards. Though the Fed doesn't set the prime rate, changes in the rates set by the central bank tend to be closely correlated to the prime rate set by individual banks.