Surprising facts about sheep:
- Female sheep are very caring mothers, They can recognize them by their call when they wander too far away.
- Sheep visibly express their emotions.
- Sheep are extremely intelligent animals capable of problem solving. They are considered to have a similar IQ level to cattle and are nearly as clever as pigs.
- Sheep are good swimmers and have been known to cross rivers and lakes to seek out better pastures.
- Sick sheep seek out plants which make them feel better. They can detect what nutrients they are deficient in and can learn about which foods are beneficial or toxic by trying them.
Sheep are awesome!