- Sheep - Wikipedia
Sheep (pl : sheep) or domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are a domesticated, ruminant mammal typically kept as livestock Although the term sheep can apply to other species in the genus Ovis, in everyday usage it almost always refers to domesticated sheep
- Sheep | Characteristics, Breeds, Facts | Britannica
A sheep is a domesticated ruminant (cud-chewing) mammal raised for its meat, milk, and wool Over 200 breeds exist, and the animals are produced dominantly in countries with large areas of grassland
- Breeds of sheep - Oklahoma State University
Find a comprehensive list of sheep breeds from around the world
- Sheep Animal Facts - Ovis aries - A-Z Animals
There are more than one billion domestic sheep and several subspecies of wild sheep that can be found around the globe Some sheep are raised for wool, and others are raised for meat; but either way, these animals are an important part of nearly every culture
- Sheep - Minnesota Zoo
Sheep are grazers, eating grasses, weeds, herbs and shrubs On farms, they also eat corn, oats, barley and wheat Sheep are able to survive with minimal water supplies, but must have salt in their diet Sheep live on all continents except Antarctica
- Sheep | Forage Information System | Oregon State University
Sheep are predominantly raised for meat and wool production and occasionally for milking in the United States Depending on the farming practices and harvesting management, there are number of different sheep production systems in the US
- Sheep - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Everything you should know about the Sheep The Sheep is a family of domesticated mammals commonly kept on farms, and as pets
- 15 Amazing Sheep Facts | World Animal Protection
Sheep are more intelligent and emotional than you might guess Read these amazing facts about sheep to learn more about these incredible farm animals
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