Zoology of the ZooPl. LXXX
Sheep
Ovis aries
Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae
Fig. 1. Sheep
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Shoulder height about 60-90 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 45-160 kg |
| Food | Herbivore: grass |
| Lifespan | About 10-12 years |
| Society | Flocks |
| Habitat | farm |
| Range | Asia |
| Wild or tame | Domestic, from the mouflon, about 10,500 years ago |
Wool sheep are sheared once a year; see the Lamby wool gallery.
Observe: Feel the difference between wool and hair breeds.