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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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)
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