Top Sheep Flashcards

Sheep are a highly social animal that may live in the wild or in domestication. Either way, they like to live in large groups, which helps keep them safe from predators. Male sheep are known as “rams,” and in the wild they can be quite aggressive and dangerous. Wild male sheep use their horns and strong heads to compete for status, and if one of them mistakes you for another sheep you could be in trouble! Domesticated sheep, though, are usually more calm and manageable.

Sheep have many uses for humans, primarily their milk and wool. Sheep have thick, curly fur that can be sheared off and spun into yarn for clothing, a technique that humans have been perfecting for thousands of years. They also produce milk which can be made into cheese – although cow’s milk and goat’s milk are more popular than sheep’s milk, there are many common cheeses (such as feta and ricotta) that are made from sheep’s milk.
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