Sheep

Ovis aries

Explore the Sheep (Ovis aries) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Sheep is a domesticated ruminant kept on pastures, grasslands, and farms across Oceania, Europe, and Asia. Its woolly coat and grazing digestion support production of fiber, meat, milk, and landscape grazing, and multiple breeds, varieties, and managed lines exist.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Mammals › Even-toed ungulates › Cattle, antelopes and relatives › Ovis

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: pastures, grasslands, farms
Regions in this record: Oceania, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, China

Conservation field in this record

Domesticated

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Sheep have rectangular pupils that help them watch for danger.