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Sheep (Ovis aries) are domesticated ruminant mammals raised worldwide for their wool, meat, and milk. They are social herd animals with strong flocking instincts, grazing on grass, herbs, and other vegetation. Sheep have a multi-chambered stomach that allows them to efficiently digest fibrous plant material. They are highly adaptable to various climates, from mountains and grasslands to arid regions. Selective breeding has produced numerous breeds specialized for wool, meat, or dairy production. Sheep play an important role in agriculture, pastoralism, and landscape management, and their wool has been a valuable resource for textiles for thousands of years.