Ovis aries
Dwarf sheep
The Dwarf Sheep is one of the smallest breeds of domestic sheep in the world.
Facts
- Family Bovidae
- Shoulder Height 49cm male and 45cm female
- Weight 20kg
- Lifespan 18 years
- Diet Hay and fresh grass
IUCN Red List Status
Not evaluated
Data deficient
Least concern
Near threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically endangered
Extinct
For more info on classifications status visit:
www.iucnredlist.org
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Morphology
The Dwarf Sheep has a thick, long wool that can be black or dark brown. The males (rams) have horns on the top of their heads.
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Reproduction
They birth 1 or 2 young per litter and have 2 litters per year with a gestation period of 5 months.
03
Habitat
They are easily found in the Ouessant Island, at the Brittany coast in France.
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