Soay Sheep
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| Scientific name | Ovis aries |
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| Rank | Breed |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
| Horn status | Horned |
| Wool color | Black, brown, blonde or dark brown with buffish-white underbelly and rump |
| Higher classification | Sheep |
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| ID | 2916783 |
About Soay Sheep
The Soay sheep is a breed of domestic sheep descended from a population of feral sheep on the 100-hectare island of Soay in the St Kilda Archipelago, about 65 kilometres from the Western Isles of Scotland. It is one of the Northern European short-tailed sheep breeds.
