Ladoum sheep
The Ladoum sheep is breed of domestic sheep found in Senegal. A cross between the Mauritanian and Malian breed of sheep, Ladoum sheep is an important commodity in Senegal and even viewed as a prized pet.[1] It has a tall stature, prominent muzzles, and curved horns and it can reach four feet in height.[2] The Ladoum sheep has become an important part of culture in Senegal, due to its good looks beauty pageants are held for the sheep and it even features in billboard advertisements.[3]
References
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "A rare look at the world's most expensive sheep". Animals. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Africanews | Senegal's Ladoum sheep catches on as Eid-al-Adha approaches". Africanews. 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
External link
- Short video on the breed from Deutsche Welle [1]
.png){kind=small} | This sheep-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |