Cameroon sheep
Ovis ammon aries
The Cameroon sheep is a breed originating from West Africa, well adapted to hot and humid environments. Unlike most domestic sheep, it has a short coat that sheds naturally and does not require shearing. It is a gregarious animal, living in small groups and adapting easily to a wide range of environmental conditions.
Native to Cameroon, it is bred everywhere
Domesticated
Wild relative
What does it eat
How long does it live
Fun Fact
BITING… WITHOUT TEETH
Sheep do not have upper incisors. Instead, they have a thick, tough layer of tissue called a dental pad, which provides the perfect surface for grasping and biting grass and leaves.
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