Ovis aries

Ovis aries is the scientific name for domestic sheep, a species of herbivorous mammals raised worldwide for their wool, meat (lamb or mutton), and milk. They are social animals, often found in flocks, and have a range of breeds with varying sizes, wool types, and traits. Sheep are grazers, primarily feeding on grasses and plants, and have been domesticated for thousands of years to assist humans in agriculture and textile production. They play important cultural, economic, and ecological roles in many societies.