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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.
- Domestication of the sheep
In 1980 New Zealand had the highest density of sheep per...
- List of sheep breeds
Four breeds of sheep, in the illustrated encyclopedia Meyers...
- Domestic sheep
A domestic sheep (Ovis aries) is a domesticated mammal...
- Bighorn sheep
Bighorn sheep inhabit alpine meadows, grassy mountain...
- Sheep farming
Sheep farming or sheep husbandry is the raising and breeding...
- Domestication of the sheep
May 25, 2024 · Sheep, 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. Learn about the characteristics, breeds, and uses of sheep.
