Saint Jacob Sheep
Class: Mammals
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Weight: 36-82 kg
Height: 45-60 cm
Body Length: 80-100 cm
Color: Dark with patches of white wool
Age of Sexual Maturity: 6 months
Gestation Period: 150-160 days
Lifespan: 10 to 18 years
Habitat: England, North Africa, Spain
Diet: Various herbaceous vegetation
Did you know?
- This is a very old and rare breed with a deep historical lineage. It is believed that Saint Jacob received this breed of sheep from his father-in-law. Ancestors of this breed were known over 3000 years ago in the Middle East and were brought to England in the 17th century for decorative purposes.
- Saint Jacob sheep have a strong affinity for salt.
- A distinctive feature of this breed is polyceraty, meaning they typically have four horns.
- These animals can “work” within a flock as herders, corralling strays and keeping the group together.
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