Domestic Sheep



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The domestic sheep, probably the most widespread species of domesticated animal in the world, is most likely the descendant of the mouflon from the Middle East. The domestic sheep is closely related to wild species of sheep such as the American bighorn, thinhorn, and snow sheep.

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Animal Husbandry; Sheep

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