Talking Sheep: Have you ever heard of a lawn mower that doesn't need to be charged?

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Talking animals are so fun!

This issue of Animal Science

We approach the talking sheep in 60 seconds!

Dongdongmiao passed by an open grassy slope and saw several sheep busy grazing.

Dongdong Meow: "You guys just keep your heads down eating all day long. Don't you have any other pursuits?"

Old Sheep: "Baa, baa, baa~ Who said we only eat grass? Sometimes we even chew leaves."

Dongdong Meow: "Wow, you can change your taste, what other skills do you have?"

Old Sheep: "Mow the lawn."

Dongdongmeow raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Mowing the lawn? Are you a 'gardener'?"

The old sheep nodded: "If I don't mow the grass, it will grow in a mess. I can't get used to it."

Dongdong Meow gave a thumbs up and said, "You sheep are really hidden gardeners. I am convinced."

Sheep are not only an important part of the rural economy, but also natural "pruners".

Wherever they went, the grass was eaten neatly, even the weeds on the ridges were not spared.

Although the mowing style is occasionally a bit haphazard, it generally makes the grass slope neater.

Dongdong Meow asked the lamb, "What are you going to do after mowing the lawn?" The lamb raised his head, secretly looked at the sky, and said, "Find a place to take a nap."

The big sheep added: "We sometimes bump heads with other sheep. It's a form of physical exercise and a unique way of socializing."

Dongdongmeow: "Wow, this is the legendary combination of work and rest in the sheepfold!"

Another special thing about sheep is their wool.

Wool can not only be made into clothing, but also woven into various practical items.

Sheep farmers are happy. They usually watch their sheep while they leisurely mow the lawn and collect their wool to turn it into income.

Dongdong Miao said: "So it turns out to be the God of Wealth Sheep. So, you are multifunctional and low-key model workers?"

Old Sheep: "You finally understand."

Dongdongmiao turned around and saw a particularly smart sheep that had learned to use its head to push open the fence door.

As a result, he was blocked by a fence before he got far.

Dongdong Miao hurriedly asked: "Hey, didn't you just learn how to open the door? Why are you still being stopped?"

The sheep laughed: "Fool, I am only responsible for pruning, not planning the road."

Dongdongmeow said: "It seems that you are really an efficient gardener with low IQ."

Popular Science Knowledge

1. Sheep are "lawn mowers" that do not need to be charged or refueled.

Sheep like to nibble on weeds and microorganisms in the fields, and can effectively control weed growth and keep grasslands tidy, which makes them used as ecological weed control tools in some areas.

2. Shearing the wool and selling it for money is also good for the sheep.

Wool is warm and is an ideal material for making clothes and clothing. Regular shearing of sheep each year not only brings economic benefits, but also prevents sheep from overheating or reducing skin diseases, but remember not to shear sheep in cold seasons.

3. Sheep are social animals, and there is a leader among them.

Sheep like to live in groups and have a strong sense of group dependence. They often follow the leader when they act. At the same time, they have a strong dependence on familiar environments and will feel uneasy once they change.

Review expert: Zhang Niya, associate professor of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Huazhong Agricultural University

Produced by: Dongdongmeow