Sheep (ovis aries) are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals usually stored as livestock. Like most ruminants, sheep are members of the order artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Even though the name sheep applies to many species inside the genus ovis, in ordinary utilization it almost constantly refers to ovis aries. Numbering a bit over a billion, home sheep are also the most numerous species of sheep. An grownup female is referred to as a ewe an intact male as a ram, occasionally a tup, a castrated male as a wether, and a younger sheep as a lamb. Sheep are maximum likely descended from the wild mouflon of europe and asia; one of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes, sheep are raised for fleeces, meat (lamb, hogget or mutton) and milk. A sheep's wool is the most widely used animal fiber, and is normally harvested by shearing. Ovine meat is known as lamb when from more youthful animals and mutton whilst from older ones in commonwealth international locations, and lamb within the united states of america (together with from adults).
Sheep stay essential for wool and meat nowadays, and also are every so often raised for pelts, as dairy animals, or as version organisms for technology. Sheep husbandry is practised during the general public of the inhabited world, and has been fundamental to many civilizations. Inside the present day technology, australia, new zealand, the southern and relevant south american nations, and the british isles are maximum intently related to sheep manufacturing. There are a large lexicon of precise phrases for sheep husbandry which vary substantially by way of vicinity and dialect. Use of the phrase sheep started out in center english as a derivation of the vintage english word sceap; it's miles each the singular and plural call for the animal. A collection of sheep is called a flock. Many different precise terms for the diverse life tiers of sheep exist, commonly related to lambing, shearing, and age. Being a key animal in the records of farming, sheep have a deeply entrenched region in human way of life, and find representation in lots cutting-edge language and symbology. As cattle, sheep are most usually related to pastoral, arcadian imagery. Sheep determine in lots of mythologies—including the golden fleece—and fundamental religions, specifically the abrahamic traditions. In both historical and modern-day spiritual ritual, sheep are used as sacrificial animals.

In this sub category you can download free PNG images: Sheep Animals. In this category "Sheep" we have 41 free PNG images with transparent background.

  • White Little Sheep Png Image PNG Image
    White Little Sheep Png Image
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  • Two Sheeps Png Image PNG Image
    Two Sheeps Png Image
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    Resolution: 3008x2204
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  • Sheep Png Image PNG Image
    Sheep Png Image
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  • Sheep Png Image PNG Image
    Sheep Png Image
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 309x288
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  • Sheep Png File PNG Image
    Sheep Png File
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 483x500
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  • Sheep Free Download Png PNG Image
    Sheep Free Download Png
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    Resolution: 2497x2458
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  • Sheep Png Pic PNG Image
    Sheep Png Pic
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    Resolution: 250x221
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  • Sheep Png Hd PNG Image
    Sheep Png Hd
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    Resolution: 500x301
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  • Sheep Png Image PNG Image
    Sheep Png Image
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  • Sheep Transparent PNG Image
    Sheep Transparent
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    Resolution: 989x1024
    Size: 1.0MB
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  • Sheep Png Picture PNG Image
    Sheep Png Picture
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    Resolution: 1924x2808
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  • Sheep Png Clipart PNG Image
    Sheep Png Clipart
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 1999x2741
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  • Sheep Free Png Image PNG Image
    Sheep Free Png Image
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 500x398
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  • Sheep Png PNG Image
    Sheep Png
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 500x400
    Size: 236.1KB
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  • Sheep Picture PNG Image
    Sheep Picture
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 445x355
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  • Sheep Download Png PNG Image
    Sheep Download Png
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 500x275
    Size: 216.1KB
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  • Sheep Animals Jungle Baby Cartoon Avatar PNG Image
    Sheep Animals Jungle Baby Cartoon Avatar
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 800x800
    Size: 144.9KB
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  • Sheep Text Illustration Free PNG HQ PNG Image
    Sheep Text Illustration Free PNG HQ
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 1024x1024
    Size: 333.5KB
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  • Sheep Shepherd Good Christ Of Jesus Herder PNG Image
    Sheep Shepherd Good Christ Of Jesus Herder
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 970x823
    Size: 904.2KB
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  • Sheep Grazing Herd Free Frame PNG Image
    Sheep Grazing Herd Free Frame
    Format: PNG
    Resolution: 2092x1298
    Size: 1.2MB
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