Ladoum sheep

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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.{{Cite news |date=2022-06-15 |title=Senegal’s highly prized ladoum rams – in pictures |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2022/jun/15/senegals-highly-prized-ladoum-rams-in-pictures |access-date=2024-02-18 |work=the Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} It has a tall stature, prominent muzzles, and curved horns and it can reach four feet in height.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-08 |title=A rare look at the world’s most expensive sheep |url=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/ladoum-sheep-expensive-pets |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Animals |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-30 |title=Africanews {{!}} Senegal's Ladoum sheep catches on as Eid-al-Adha approaches |url=http://www.africanews.com/amp/2022/06/30/senegals-ladoum-sheep-catches-on-as-eid-eid-al-adha-approaches/ |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Africanews |language=en}}