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
15 Amazing Sheep Facts | World Animal Protection Sheep are more intelligent and emotional than you might guess Read these amazing facts about sheep to learn more about these incredible farm animals
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 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
34 Common Sheep Breeds (A to Z List +Pictures) - Fauna Facts Examples of common sheep breeds include Bannur Sheep, Barbados Black Belly, Cheviot Sheep, Columbia Sheep, and Corriedale Sheep There are numerous breeds of sheep, and each has its own unique qualities – for example, the breeds produce different types of wool
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
Sheep 101 Home Page The purpose of Sheep 101 is to teach 4-H and FFA members, students, teachers, beginning shepherds, and the general public about sheep, their products, how they are raised, and their contributions to mankind The site uses simple language and pictures to illustrate the various topics
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