I know its behind a paywall, but is such an odd story it is worth looking for. Maybe a local PNW outlet will cover the story
Montana man used animal tissue and testicles to breed ‘giant’ sheep for sale to hunting preserves - The Boston Globe
Federal prosecutors say a Montana rancher illegally used tissue and testicles from wild sheep that were killed by hunters in central Asia and the US to breed “giant” sheep hybrids for sale to private hunting preserves in Texas.
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