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