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Sheep

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Sheep are stocky ruminant mammals of the Ovis genus. Sheep are known for their undercoats of fine wool which has led to them being domesticated for their fleeces. Sheep are seen as fundamental farming animals throughout the world and have a core livestock for many civilizations. A male sheep is referred to as a ram while a female is known as an ewe.

The average Sheep has an overall height of 46.0" (117 cm), withers height of 36.0" (91 cm), and body length of 50.0" (127 cm). A typical Sheep weighs between 80-400 lb (35-180 kg) and has a lifespan of roughly 10-12 years.

Illustrations of a sheep from the side, front, and laying down

Sheep are stocky ruminant mammals of the Ovis genus. Sheep are known for their undercoats of fine wool which has led to them being domesticated for their fleeces. Sheep are seen as fundamental farming animals throughout the world and have a core livestock for many civilizations. A male sheep is referred to as a ram while a female is known as an ewe.

The average Sheep has an overall height of 46.0" (117 cm), withers height of 36.0" (91 cm), and body length of 50.0" (127 cm). A typical Sheep weighs between 80-400 lb (35-180 kg) and has a lifespan of roughly 10-12 years.

Sheep

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Sheep
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Bovids | Bovidae Questions
Why do male bovids have horns?
In most species of bovid males, horns play an important role. Horns are used by males to engage in male-male competitions or to show-off and impress females. Bovid horns vary in shape and size – some are straight, curved or spiral. Horns are sharp and can be used as a defense mechanism against predators. Unfortunately, many bovids are hunted for their horns.
How many bovids are there?
There are about 143 species in the Bovidae family. The bovids are the largest family of hoofed mammals. Antelopes, sheep, goats, cattle, buffalo, and bison are all part of the Bovidae family. Other species of bovids include impala, gazelles, and muskoxen. There are 300 known extinct species.
How many toes do bovids have?
All bovids have 4 toes on each foot. They walk on the 2 central toes which are the hooves, and the 2 outer toes which are dewclaws are smaller and rarely touch the ground. Standing on their toes increases the bovids speed while running and jumping, and lets them hold their head higher to better look out for predators.
Why do male bovids have horns?
In most species of bovid males, horns play an important role. Horns are used by males to engage in male-male competitions or to show-off and impress females. Bovid horns vary in shape and size – some are straight, curved or spiral. Horns are sharp and can be used as a defense mechanism against predators. Unfortunately, many bovids are hunted for their horns.
How many bovids are there?
There are about 143 species in the Bovidae family. The bovids are the largest family of hoofed mammals. Antelopes, sheep, goats, cattle, buffalo, and bison are all part of the Bovidae family. Other species of bovids include impala, gazelles, and muskoxen. There are 300 known extinct species.
How many toes do bovids have?
All bovids have 4 toes on each foot. They walk on the 2 central toes which are the hooves, and the 2 outer toes which are dewclaws are smaller and rarely touch the ground. Standing on their toes increases the bovids speed while running and jumping, and lets them hold their head higher to better look out for predators.
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Even-Toed Ungulates Questions
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Even-Toed Ungulates Questions
Which animals are even-toed ungulates?
There are about 220 species of even-toed ungulates. Animals that are even-toed ungulates include the saola, pygmy hog, bawean deer, addax, tamaraw, togian babirusa, walia ibex, and rhim gazelle. Other animals include the four-horned antelope, gaur, taruca, wild yak, moose, domestic sheep, and domestic pig.
What are the differences between even and odd-toed ungulates?
The most notable difference between odd and even-toed ungulates is the number of toes they have. Even-toed ungulates have an even number of toes (2 or 4) while odd-toed ungulates have an odd number of toes. Also, there are 220 species of even-toed ungulates while there are 17 species of odd-toed ungulates.
What are the shared characteristics of even-toed ungulates?
Shared characteristics of even-toed ungulates include them being mostly herbivores, and having 2 or 4 functional toes. Almost all species of even-toed ungulates have a form of weapon like unbranched horns, forked horns, antlers, well-developed canines or tusks. They also have grooves at their ankle joints while helps them resist lateral motion.
Which animals are even-toed ungulates?
There are about 220 species of even-toed ungulates. Animals that are even-toed ungulates include the saola, pygmy hog, bawean deer, addax, tamaraw, togian babirusa, walia ibex, and rhim gazelle. Other animals include the four-horned antelope, gaur, taruca, wild yak, moose, domestic sheep, and domestic pig.
What are the differences between even and odd-toed ungulates?
The most notable difference between odd and even-toed ungulates is the number of toes they have. Even-toed ungulates have an even number of toes (2 or 4) while odd-toed ungulates have an odd number of toes. Also, there are 220 species of even-toed ungulates while there are 17 species of odd-toed ungulates.
What are the shared characteristics of even-toed ungulates?
Shared characteristics of even-toed ungulates include them being mostly herbivores, and having 2 or 4 functional toes. Almost all species of even-toed ungulates have a form of weapon like unbranched horns, forked horns, antlers, well-developed canines or tusks. They also have grooves at their ankle joints while helps them resist lateral motion.
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Height: 
46.0" | 117 cm
Width:
Depth:
Length:
50.0" | 127 cm
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36.0" (3’) | 91 cm
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Weight:
80-400 lbs | 35-180 kg

Uses: Wool fleece, meat, milk

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Ovis aries
Lifespan:
10-12 years

Properties

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Sheep side elevation (standing), front, side (laying down)

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Wikipedia - Bovidae
Animal Diversity - Bovidae

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Sheep

Size Comparison

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Sheep

Height: 
46.0" | 117 cm
117.000
Width:
Depth:
Length:
50.0" | 127 cm
127.000
36.0" (3’) | 91 cm
Weight:
80-400 lbs | 35-180 kg
180.000

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Bison | Buffalo

Height: 
60.0"-78.0" (5’-6’6”) | 1.52-1.98 m
198.000
Width:
Depth:
Length:
79.0"-138.0" (6’7”-11’6”) | 2-3.5 m
Withers Height
Weight:
660-2,200 lb | 300-1000 kg

Bison | Buffalo

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Withers Height
54.0"-60.0" | 1.37-1.5 m
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Dairy Cow

Height: 
62.0"-69.0" | 1.6-1.8 m
180.000
Width:
Depth:
Length:
92.0"-103.0" | 2.3-2.6 m
Withers Height
54.0"-60.0" | 1.37-1.5 m
Weight:
1,400-2,000 lb | 635-907 kg

Dairy Cow

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30.0”-37.0” | 76-94 cm
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Gazelle

Height: 
42.0”-49.0” | 107-125 cm
125.000
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42.0”-49.0” | 107-125 cm
30.0”-37.0” | 76-94 cm
Weight:
90-180 lb | 41-82 kg

Gazelle

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24.0" (2’) | 61 cm
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Goat

Height: 
30.0" | 76 cm
76.000
Width:
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Length:
39.0" | 99 cm
24.0" (2’) | 61 cm
Weight:
44-310 lbs | 19-140 kg

Goat

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Bovids are one of the largest existing families consisting primarily of cattle, antelopes, gazelles, goats, and sheep. The existence of the Bovidae family has been essential to human prosperity due to their widespread domestication and use as products, such as, milk, leather, meat and more.

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Bison | Buffalo
60.0"-78.0" (5’-6’6”) | 1.52-1.98 m
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79.0"-138.0" (6’7”-11’6”) | 2-3.5 m
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660-2,200 lb | 300-1000 kg
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15 years (wild), 25 years (captivity)
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Bison | Buffalo
198.000
350.000
1000.000
15.00
100000
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Bison | Buffalo
Dairy Cow
62.0"-69.0" | 1.6-1.8 m
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92.0"-103.0" | 2.3-2.6 m
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1,400-2,000 lb | 635-907 kg
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4-5 years (farm); 20 (natural)
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Dairy Cow
180.000
260.000
907.000
5.00
194000
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Dairy Cow
Gazelle
42.0”-49.0” | 107-125 cm
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42.0”-49.0” | 107-125 cm
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90-180 lb | 41-82 kg
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10-12 years
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Gazelle
125.000
125.000
82.000
10.00
237000
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Gazelle
Goat
30.0" | 76 cm
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39.0" | 99 cm
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44-310 lbs | 19-140 kg
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15-18 years
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Goat
76.000
99.000
140.000
18.00
432000
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Goat
Sheep
46.0" | 117 cm
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50.0" | 127 cm
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80-400 lbs | 35-180 kg
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10-12 years
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Sheep
117.000
127.000
180.000
12.00
142000
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