It is thought that the domestic sheep originated from central Europe and Asia. Today, there are at least 1 billion sheep on the planet, with commercial sheep farming most commonly found in New Zealand, Australia, parts of North America and the United King
Scientific Info
Scientific Name |
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Ovis Aries |
Type |
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Mammal |
Diet |
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Herbivore |
Size |
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90-140cm (35-55in) |
Weight |
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40-130kg (88-298lbs) |
Top Speed |
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40km/h (25mph) |
Life Span |
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5-10 years |
Lifestyle |
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Herd |
Conservation Status |
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Least Concern |
Appearance
Colour |
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Brown, White, Yellow, Black |
Skin Type |
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Wool |
Favourite Food |
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Grass |
Habitat |
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Grass plains and mountainous regions |
Average Clutch Size |
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1 |
Main Prey |
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Grass, Weeds, Flowers |
Predators |
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Human, Wolves, Coyote |
Distinctive Features |
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Thick, woolly coat and short tail |