- Sheep - Wikipedia
One of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes, sheep are raised for fleeces, meat (lamb, hogget or mutton), and milk A sheep's wool is the most widely used animal fiber, and is usually harvested by shearing
- 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
- 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
- Amazing Facts about Sheep | OneKindPlanet Animal Education Facts
Female sheep (ewes) are very caring mothers and form deep bonds with their lambs that can recognise them by their call (bleat) when they wander too far away Wild sheep tend to be larger than domesticated species, the largest (Argali) being 1 2m tall
- Sheep: A Guide to Their Behavior and Characteristics
There are over 900 different sheep breeds in the world, each with its own unique characteristics Some of the most common sheep breeds include Merino, Dorset, Suffolk, and Cheviot Merino sheep are known for their fine wool and are commonly raised for wool production
- 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
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 Information General Facts (learn the basics about sheep)
Let’s start out with some general sheep information and answers to common questions about sheep as a species and type of livestock On this page we’ve assembled some of our articles which fall into a general knowledge category
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