Sheep is a mammal that generally lives in grass plains and mountainous regions. It has a wool covering and can run up to 40km/h (25mph). Sheep (ovis aries) usually is 90-140cm (35-55in) and has a weight 40-130kg (88-298lbs). Life duration is usually 5-10 years in a herd lifestyle. Eats mostly: grass, weeds, flowers
Facts about sheeps
Name | Sheep |
Habitat | Grass plains and mountainous regions |
Type | Mammal |
Skin Type | Wool |
Family | Bovidae |
Predators | Human, wolves, coyote |
Class | Mammalia |
Genus | Ovis |
Scientific Name | Ovis aries |
Size | 90-140cm (35-55in) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Colour | Brown, white, yellow, black |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Phylum | Chordata |
Diet | Herbivore |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Main Prey | Grass, weeds, flowers |
Life Span | 5-10 years |
Weight | 40-130kg (88-298lbs) |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Conservation Status | Least concern |