Domestic sheep — size comparison

The domestic sheep is a flocking ruminant domesticated by people. It takes chiefly grasses and other pasture plants. Microorganisms help process food in its mul

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Height

Ground withersReference values · details in the profiles

Domestic sheep

Ovis aries

ok. 75 cmDorosła owca · forma domowa
at the withers
Mass
20–200 kgZakres źródłowy gatunku · nie masa ilustracji
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in cm
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Domestic sheepHeight at withersapprox. 75 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

75–75 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Domestic sheep — size comparison — facts and sources

The domestic sheep is a flocking ruminant domesticated by people. It takes chiefly grasses and other pasture plants. Microorganisms help process food in its multichambered stomach, followed by further breakdown during cud chewing.

Sheep maintain group contact and respond to other members’ movement. A mother recognises her lamb partly through scent and voice. Young initially use milk, gradually adding plants later.

Selective breeding has produced numerous breeds differing in fleece, colour and horns.

Wysokość w kłębie: od podłoża do kłębu. Przykład 75 cm w barku z zakresu 65–127 cm; ADW: dorosłe owce różnych ras. Punkt dotyczy opisanego przykładu lub zakresu źródłowego; nie stanowi normy dla wszystkich osobników. Głowa, uszy i rogi pozostają ponad osią wysokości w kłębie.

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