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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

    Oct 28, 2025 · 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 …

  3. 55 Facts About Sheep That Might Blow Your Mind

    Aug 21, 2022 · 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 …

  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. 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.

  6. Sheep For Sale - LivestockMarket.com

    Browse a wide selection of Sheep for sale near you at LivestockMarket.com, the leading site to buy and sell Sheep online.

  7. 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, …

  8. 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 …

  9. Domestic Sheep - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information

    Domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, sheep are even-toed ungulates, also commonly called cloven-hoofed animals. …

  10. Sheep Facts - NC State Extension Publications

    May 3, 2022 · Gregarious means that they flock together or like to be with a group. It is rare to see a sheep by itself because of their gregarious nature. Precocial means that they have a high …