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Cameroon sheep

Cameroon sheep

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Scientific Name:

Ovis aries cameroon_dwarf


Distribution

Western Africa, mainly found in the Sudanese savanna of Cameroon.


Diet:

Herbivore. Herbs, grasses, leaves, buds, shoots


Facts

Habitat:  Domestic animal / Humid forested areas, savanna.

Gestation: 5 months, 1-2 lambs
 

Social structure: Flocks
 

Weight: males 30kg, females 20kg
 

Dimensions:  Shoulder height males 60cm, females 50cm
 

Lifespan: 10-12
 

Estimated population in the wild: Domesticated / common
 

IUCN Status: Not Evaluated
 

Threats:  The Cameroon sheep is a domestic species, therefore not endangered.
 

Did you know that:

The Cameroon Sheep has no wool, but thick, tight hair, with an extra undercoat during winter months. This winter coat is shed automatically once spring arrives.

It is well adapted to hot and humid climates, that is why it can live in rainforest areas of West Africa.




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