| 词条 | Arapawa sheep |
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| name = Arapawa | image = Arapawa merino.jpg | image_alt = Arapawa ram | image_caption = | status = Rare | altname = | country = New Zealand | distribution = Arapaoa island | standard = | type = | use = Wool | maleweight = | femaleweight = | maleheight = | femaleheight = | skincolor = | woolcolor = Black, white | facecolor = Black, white | horns = Rams are horned and ewes are polled (hornless) | note = }} The Arapawa Sheep is a breed of feral sheep found primarily on Arapaoa Island in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand, where they have probably been isolated since they were introduced in 1867.[1] Although there are many theories of how the sheep arrived, it is generally accepted that they are descendants of Merino strains from Australia.[1] The New Zealand Rare Breeds Conservation Society classifies this breed as "rare".[2] This breed is raised primarily for wool.[3] CharacteristicsEwes have no horns, but rams have long spiral horns that often measure over {{Convert|1|m|ft|0}}.[2][1] The fiber is of Merino-like fineness.[4] Due to living in a rather hostile and very steep terrain, this breed often looks hunched over as they carry their head and tail down most often. They have a light build and long legs making them a rather active breed. The head and face are narrow and clear while the ears are slender. Most often, the Arapawa displays all black. However, quite often, white points are displayed. On rare occasions, an all-white sheep can be observed. "Cocktail" Arapawas are those that are white spotted.[1] References1. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/arapawaisland/index.htm|work=Breeds of Livestock|title=Arapawa Island|publisher=Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science|accessdate=2009-05-13}} {{sheep-stub}}2. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.rarebreeds.co.nz/arapawa.html|title=Arapawa Sheep A Rare Breed of New Zealand Origin|publisher=Rare Breeds Conservation Society|accessdate=2009-05-13}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://dad.fao.org/|work=Breed data sheet|title=Arapawa Island/New Zealand|publisher=Domestic Animal Diversity Information System|accessdate=2009-09-09}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sheep101.info/breedsA.html#Arapawa|work=Sheep Breeds A - Ba|title=Arapawa (Arapawa Island)|publisher=Sheep101.info|accessdate=2009-05-13}} 3 : Sheep breeds|Sheep breeds originating in New Zealand|Feral animals |
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