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Sheep have slender bodies, so I recommend printing them in a large size or on SLA/DLP. Ovis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search This article is about the genus of wild sheep species. For the domestic animal, see sheep. Sheep Ovis canadensis 2.jpg Bighorn sheep Scientific classification e Kingdom: Animal Phylum: Chordate Class: Mammal Order: Artiodactyl Family: Bovidae Subfamily: Caprinae Genus: Ovis Linnaeus, 1758 Species See text. Ovis is a genus of mammals that belongs to the Caprinae subfamily of the ruminant family Bovidae. Its five or more highly social species are known as sheep. The domestic sheep is one member of the genus and is thought to be descended from the wild mouflon of central and southwest Asia. Contents 1 Terminology 2 Characteristics 3 Species 4 Behaviour 4.1 Mating Terminology Main article: Glossary of sheep husbandry Female sheep are called ewes, males are called rams (sometimes also called bucks or tups), and young sheep are called lambs. The adjective applying to sheep is ovine, and the collective term for sheep is flock or mob. The term herd is also occasionally used in this sense. Many specialist terms relating to domestic sheep are used. Characteristics Sheep are fairly small compared to other ungulates; in most species, adults weigh less than 100 kg (220 lb). Males are usually heavier than females by a significant amount. Wild sheep are mostly found in hilly or mountainous habitats. Their diets consist mainly of grasses, as well as other plants and lichens. Like other ruminants, they have four-chambered stomachs, which play a vital role in digesting food; they eructate, and rechew the cud to enable them to digest and live on low-quality, rough plant materials. Sheep conserve water well and can live in fairly dry environments. The bodies of wild sheep (and some domestic breeds) are covered with a thick layer of wool that helps protect them from extreme temperatures. This unique feature allows them to survive in harsh environments. Species Six species and numerous subspecies of sheep are currently recognized, although some subspecies have also been considered full species. The main recognized divisions are: Argali Stuffed specimen.jpg Ovis ammon Argali Ovis orientalis aries 'Skudde' (aka).jpg Ovis aries Domestic sheep Mouflon 2.jpg Ovis orientalis orientalis group Mouflon Ovis ammon vignei arkal Pretoria 3.jpg Ovis orientalis vignei group Urial Ovis canadensis 2.jpg Ovis canadensis Bighorn sheep 2005 04 27 1582 Dall Sheep.jpg Ovis dalli Dall sheep Ovis nivicola (=O. canadensis nivicola) by Joseph Smit.jpg Ovis nivicola Snow sheep Behaviour Sheep are social animals and live in groups, called flocks. This helps them to avoid predators and stay warm in cold weather by huddling together. Flocks of sheep need to keep moving to find new grazing areas and more favourable weather as the seasons change. Mating Faroesheeps.jpg Mating in ovis is characterized by males competing for females in estrus. Social rank in rams is established by male-male competition, known as the rut. Females select from dominant males based on sexually selected characteristics such as body size and horn size, as those traits are desirable in offspring. Females typically isolate themselves from other ewes outside of the rut period. However, during the rut females and males can be found together. Ewes that are oestrous may be less mobile and exhibit different behaviour than during non-rutting periods. These changes include decreased feeding, increased time observing their surroundings, and increased behaviour changes.