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  1. 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 …

  2. Sheep | Characteristics, Breeds, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · 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 …

  3. 25 Types of Sheep: Breeds, Traits, and Farming Uses

    Jul 30, 2025 · In this comprehensive guide, you’ll explore 25 different sheep breeds from around the world. Each section highlights the breed’s physical traits, natural habitat, wool or meat …

  4. Sheep Animal Facts - Ovis aries - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · 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 …

  5. 15 Amazing Sheep Facts | World Animal Protection

    Jun 6, 2025 · Sheep are actually super intelligent. They experience emotions, express stress, and can recognise the faces of both humans and their flock-mates. Read our amazing facts about …

  6. Sheep Farming | Penn State Extension

    In this section, you will find a wide range of information on sheep husbandry, including sheep health, nutrition, breeding, shearing, marketing, business management, and more.

  7. Ancient Origins of the Domestic Sheep | Harmony Farms

    The domestication of sheep (Ovis aries) represents a critical milestone in the history of human civilization. From providing meat, milk, wool, and other secondary products, sheep have …

  8. Sheep - Animal Streets

    Discover the sheep (Ovis aries), a vital domesticated animal known for its wool, meat, milk, intelligence, and deep cultural and agricultural roots.

  9. Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Sheep - farmsanctuary.org

    May 20, 2025 · Hundreds of millions of sheep are farmed each year, but how much do you know about these intelligent and social animals?

  10. Sheep 101 Home Page

    Apr 19, 2021 · 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, …