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    Fat-tailed sheep - Wikipedia

    The fat-tailed sheep is a general type of domestic sheep known for their distinctive large tails and hindquarters. Fat-tailed sheep breeds comprise approximately 25% of the world's sheep population, and are commonly found in northern parts of Africa, the Middle East, and various Central Asian countries, Afghanistan, … See more

    Two general varieties of fat-tails exist, the broad fat-tails and the long fat-tails. The long-tailed varieties have the smallest geographical distribution, being found mostly in Arabia (a variety called the Nejd, black with a white … See more

    The tail fat is an essential part of many cuisines.
    It is called لية (leeyeh, leyyah, or layeh) in Arabic, zaaka in Algeria, kuyruk yağı in Turkish, and دنبه (donbe or dombe or dumba) in Iran and Pakistan. It emits a strong smell when … See more

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    Aug 26, 2024 · The Blackhead Persian sheep is a breed of domestic sheep which was originated from South Africa. It is a fat-tailed breed and raised mainly as a meat sheep breed for meat production. It is also known as Swartkoppersie.

  6. Karakul sheep - Wikipedia

    Karakul or Qaraqul (named after Qorakoʻl, a city in Bukhara Region in Uzbekistan) is a breed of domestic fat-tailed sheep which originated in Central Asia. Some archaeological evidence points to Karakul sheep being raised …

  7. Karakul Sheep | Oklahoma State University

    The Karakul is distinguished by its colored fleece, which is due to a dominate black gene. Most lambs are born coal black with lustrous wavy curls, with the face, ears, and legs usually showing smooth, sleek hair.

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    May 22, 2023 · Valais Blacknose Sheep—aka “The Cutest Sheep in the World“—are new and relatively unknown to many American sheep farmers. But they’re hugely famous on social media platforms because of their attractive …