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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 everyday …

  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 with large areas …

  3. 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 sheep to …

  4. 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 value, and …

  5. 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 raised for meat; …

  6. 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.

  7. Breeds of sheep - Oklahoma State University

    Find a comprehensive list of sheep breeds from around the world.

  8. 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?

  9. Sheep - Agriculture Dictionary

    Sep 8, 2025 · Sheep are domesticated ruminant mammals, specifically of the species Ovis aries, raised and managed in agricultural settings primarily for wool production, meat consumption, milk …

  10. 10 fun facts about sheep - BC SPCA

    May 24, 2024 · Want to learn more about sheep? Sheep are commonly farmed animals, but many people don't know a lot about them. Check out these fun facts!