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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 Wild sheep species also exist
Sheep breeds | Domestication, Wool, Meat, Types, Facts | Britannica Sheep were first domesticated from wild species by at least 5000 BCE and are raised for their fleece (wool), milk, and meat Of more than 200 breeds of sheep in existence in the world, the majority are of limited interest except in the localities where they are raised
55 Facts About Sheep That Might Blow Your Mind Every prospective farmer can see potential in owning sheep, but if you think sheep are only good for one thing - think again! Whether you want to finally win that game of Trivial Pursuit, or be a Grand Champion on Jeopardy, this list of 55 sheep facts is sure to surprise you
Sheep - Encyclopedia. com In contrast to tropical sheep, primitive sheep breeds from northern Europe have long outer wool coats of up to 15 inches in length as well as a soft inner coat The Icelandic sheep, brought to Iceland by the Vikings in 874 c e , are the purest breed of this type
Sheep Facts, Types, and Pictures - Breeds List Learn about the different types of sheep breeds Find out which sheep are the best for wool, for meat, for milk and how they got to be domesticated
Domestic Sheep - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner Sheep follow a similar reproductive strategy to other herd animals A flock of ewes is generally mated by a single ram, who has either been chosen by a farmer or has established dominance through physical contest with other rams (in feral populations)
Facts About Sheep - Live Science Sheep are part of the Bovidae family, which includes antelopes, cattle and goats Sheep usually can be identified from their similar looking cousins by their horns
Sheep Animal Facts - Ovis aries - A-Z Animals The origins of sheep can be traced back to the wild mouflon, a wild sheep that still exists in the mountains of Asia and Europe These wild sheep have been domesticated around 8000-9000 years ago in the Middle East and Central Asia