Hog Island Sheep
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Rank | Breed |
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Wool color | most individuals white (about 10% are black) |
Higher classification | Sheep |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 3055853 |
About Hog Island Sheep
Hog Island sheep are a breed of sheep descended from animals first brought to Virginia's Hog Island in the 18th century. During the 1930s and 1940s, storm conditions forced the island's residents to evacuate, leaving some sheep behind. These sheep adapted to the environment free of human intervention, becoming feral.