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Sheep

Ovis aries

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Ovis

About

The sheep (Ovis aries) is a quadrupedal, ruminant mammal typically kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Although the name "sheep" applies to many species in the genus Ovis, in everyday usage it almost always refers to Ovis aries. Numbering a little over one billion, domestic sheep are also the most numerous species of sheep. An adult female sheep is referred to as a ewe (/juː/), an...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sheep?
The scientific name of Sheep is Ovis aries.
What kingdom does Sheep belong to?
Sheep belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sheep belong to?
Sheep belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Sheep belong to?
Sheep belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Sheep belong to?
Sheep belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Sheep belong to?
Sheep belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Sheep belong to?
Sheep belongs to the genus Ovis.