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Sheep
Are there any other names?
An adult female sheep is called an ewe and an adult male is called a ram. Babies are called lambs.
Where do they live in the World?
Sheep can live almost anywhere there are plants and the weather isn't too cold.
What do they eat?
Sheep are herbivores, that means they eat plants. They graze on grass, leaves, twigs, and young plants.
How many babies per litter?
Sheep have one lamb per litter.
Why do people raise sheep?
Sheep are very useful. They are farmed for their wool, meat and milk.
Do they only live on farms?
No. There are also many types of wild sheep; they are closely related to wild goats.
