Quick answer
Domestic Sheep are native to Africa and Asia and Europe and North America and Oceania and South America. Domesticated worldwide; wild mouflon ancestor from Cyprus, Anatolia, and Fertile Crescent.
Native range
Domesticated worldwide; wild mouflon ancestor from Cyprus, Anatolia, and Fertile Crescent.
Continents
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- Oceania
- South America
Habitat notes
Weighing about 80 kg, living 12 years, and sprinting 40 km/h when fleeing, they recognise faces and follow strong flock instincts.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the domestic sheep?
See our full domestic sheep profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial domestic sheep species profile.