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The scientific name for sheep is Ovis aries, which comes from the Latin words ovis meaning "sheep" and aries meaning "ram". The adjective for sheep is ovine. Worldwide, it is estimated that there are more than 1000 distinct sheep breeds. There are more than 60 breeds in the United States alone. Traditionally, sheep were bred for their wool which is spun into yarn and then knit into clothing. The Sanctuary currently has five sheep residing with us.
Our Sheep
Our Sheep
Bobby, Elton, Tulip, and Blossom
What's the difference between a ewe and ram?
What's the difference between a ewe and ram?
Ewe: An adult female sheep
Ram: An adult male sheep
Lamb: A young sheep, either male or female, up to 12 months old
Wether: A neutered male sheep
Shearling: A yearling sheep that has been shorn once
Yearling: A sheep that is 12–24 months old, either male or female
Ewe lamb: A young female sheep that has not yet given birth
Ram lamb: A young male sheep
Are a sheep's feet more similar to cattle or to horses?
Are a sheep's feet more similar to cattle or to horses?
Sheep feet are more akin to cattle as both are even-toed ungulates which means they have cloven hooves. The two toes of a cloven hoof are homologous to the third and fourth fingers of a human hand. The space between the two toes is called the interdigital cleft, and the hard outer covering of the hoof is called the hoof wall or horn.
Sheep and other cloven-hooved animals have soft soles on the bottom of their feet, which helps them climb on rocks and provides traction in their habitats. They also have the ability to stand on their toes, which increases their speed and allows them to see predators more easily.
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