Mammal
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Size
65–80 cm (shoulder height)About the size of a large dog
Weight
45–100 kgRoughly the weight of an adult human
Lifespan
10–12 years (up to 20 in captivity)
Top speed
Up to 40 km/h in short bursts
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Rams (males) are larger and often have thick, curled horns; ewes (females) are smaller and usually hornless or have much smaller horns, depending on breed
Habitat
Grassland, hill pasture, moorland and lowland fields — almost always farmland rather than truly wild habitat
Best time
Year-round, with lambs most visible in spring (March–April)
Conservation
UK: Green
NE
💡 Did you know?
A sheep's wool never stops growing — without regular shearing it would just keep getting longer and longer!
Sheep have rectangular pupils that give them a huge field of vision — almost 320 degrees — letting them watch for predators in nearly every direction without turning their heads
Often confused with
Goat (less woolly
upright tail
often has a beard)
Highland cattle (much larger
shaggy coat)
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