A domesticated ruminant mammal widely raised for meat, wool, and milk production, with a global population of over 1 billion individuals and significant agricultural importance.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Globally distributed across diverse ecosystems, from temperate grasslands to mountainous regions, primarily in managed agricultural landscapes and pastoral environments
Ecological Role
Critical in agricultural systems, contributing to landscape management, meat and dairy production, and serving as an important economic resource for human communities worldwide
Morphology
SKIN COATDense woolly fleece composed of keratin fibers, varying in color from white to brown, black, and multi-colored patterns
LIMBS WINGSFour sturdy legs with split hooves adapted for walking on varied terrains, strong muscular hindquarters for locomotion
HEAD SENSORYRelatively large head with lateral eyes, broad muzzle, independent ear movement, capable of detecting sounds across 8 Hz to 32 kHz frequency range
BODY STRUCTUREStocky quadrupedal mammal, typically 0.6-1.2 m in length, weighing 45-160 kg, with a compact muscular body and thick wool-producing coat
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Keith Weller
