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Sheep

Sheep
Drawing of a lamb by Jemima Blackburn, possibly United Kingdom, 1863

A lamb is a baby sheep, which is what is shown here. Female sheep are called ewes and male sheep are called rams. Sheep are famous for their fluffy coats, called fleeces, which are used to make wool.

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