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    Ovis – Sheep

    Highly sociable caprines species known as sheep, including domestic sheep

    Members of the genus Ovis are relatively small in size as compared to other ungulates. In most species, adults weigh less than 100 kg (220 pounds). Males are usually heavier than females by a significant amount. They are mostly found in hilly or mountainous habitats. Their diets consist mainly of grasses and other plants and lichens. They have four-chambered stomachs, which play a vital role in digesting food.

    Sheep conserve water well and can live in pretty dry environments. Sheep are social animals and live in groups; this helps them to avoid predators and stay warm in cold weather by huddling together. It is one of the most economically significant specie on earth, so its population has significantly increased.