Merino sheep

Key facts

• Merino sheep comes from Spain.
• Group: Farm animals.
• It weighs about 60 kg (132 lb).
• A typical adult is about 70 cm (27.6 in) long.
• It lives about 10 years.
• Diet: herbivore.
• Habitat: farm.
• Merino wool is much finer and softer than wool from most other sheep.