Almost instantly, he identified it as a flock of ewes traveling with their lambs. And with habits like these, the sheep in this area were most likely Dorper Sheep, also known as Dai's Plateau Sheep.
'These sheep seem born to be food for carnivores. The ewes' horns are thin and short, and they weigh about forty percent less than the rams. They typically weigh between forty and sixty kilograms, which is about the same as a slender young woman.'
'Although the heavier rams can exceed one hundred kilograms, their horns grow in a curve and aren't suited for aggression. They're mainly used for competing for mates.'
'During mating season, two rams will compete by ramming each other. They usually collide forehead to forehead, and because they have double-layered skulls, they don't get injured.'
'Most importantly, rams travel alone, while the ewes travel with the lambs. In the eyes of a predator, what's the difference between that and a walking buffet and a solitary, delicious meal?'
