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Afrikaner sheep information


Afrikaner
Cape Sheep
Other namesCape fat tail
Country of originSouth Africa
Traits
Wool colorWhite
Face colorRed, black
Notes
Adept to desert conditions
  • Sheep
  • Ovis aries

The Afrikaner sheep (also known as Cape fat tail) is a breed of fat tailed, hair sheep indigenous to South Africa.

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