"I am a domesticated species from the African continent, so I adapt very well to extreme climates."
Domestic sheep
Ovis aries
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Mammalia |
| Orden | Artiodactyla |
| Peso | 50 - 200 kg |
| Longitud | 1.2 - 1.5 m |
Estado de conservación mundial
CR Critically Endangered
¿Quién soy?
I have been a domesticated animal for more than 9000 years. My species has a wide variety of colors, sizes, and breeds. Both males and females have horns of different sizes; usually, males' horns are bigger. The color of my wool can vary between brown, chestnut, black, and white. I am a social mammal, and I live in large groups guarded by humans.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am a herbivorous mammal, so my diet is based mainly on grasses and bushes.
¿Dónde vivo?
My species is native to the Asian continent. However, being a domestic animal, I can live in a wide variety of habitats under human care..
Para que me conozcas mejor
How long is the pregnancy period in domestic sheep?
The pregnancy period of the females of my species can last about 145 days, where usually one or two young (called lambs) are born, and they lactate for about a month. We can live up to 20 years .
