Ladoum sheep
The Ladoum sheep is breed of domestic sheep found in Senegal. A cross between the Mauritanian and Malian breed of sheep, Ladoum sheep is an important commodity in Senegal and even viewed as a prized pet.[1] It has a tall stature, prominent muzzles, and curved horns and it can reach four feet in height.[2] The Ladoum sheep has become an important part of culture in Senegal. Prized for its aesthetics, beauty pageants are held for the sheep and it even features in billboard advertisements.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Senegal's highly prized ladoum rams – in pictures". the Guardian. 2022-06-15. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "A rare look at the world's most expensive sheep". Animals. 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Africanews | Senegal's Ladoum sheep catches on as Eid-al-Adha approaches". Africanews. 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
External link
[edit]- Short video on the breed from Deutsche Welle [1]
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