Sheep

Sheep (Ovis aries) are domesticated even-toed ungulates that are often kept as livestock. They are the ancestor of the mouflon. Even though the term sheep applies to all species in the genus Ovis, almost all everyday usage refers to Ovis aries. They are also the most widespread species in the genus Ovis. Males are often referred as rams while females are often referred as ewes, younger sheep are called lambs. Sheep are mainly raised for their fleece, meat, and milk.