SHEEP

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  • Origin

    Domesticated from wild species of sheep in Europe and Asia

  • Diet

    Herbivore, mainly grasses

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    Height

    79 to 160 cm

  • Weight

    80 to 480 kg

Sheep Facts

  • In Ancient Egypt sheep were said to be sacred and some were mumified when they died.
  • Sheep are docile and easily managed
  • There is a claim that the Galway sheep,is Ireland's only native breed of sheep.

FunFact

Did you know that sheep can swim, just not very well

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