Cameroon sheep

Cameroon sheep
Cameroon sheep at Pombia Safari Park, Italy

The Cameroon is a domesticated breed of sheep from west Africa but has been exported to Europe. As of 2008, there were less than 650 but the population was increasing.[1]

Characteristics

The Cameroon is a hair sheep which it sheds yearly in the spring. Ewes can raise two lamb crops per year. Their most common color is brown with a black belly, head, and legs.[2]

Literature

References

  1. "Cameroon/Czech Republic". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
  2. "Cameroon". Sheep Breeds C. Sheep101.info. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
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