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In 1931, more than 4,000 sheep were left on Campbell Island; decades alone shaped a feral flock with unusual fleece and breeding traits

In 1931, a failed farm left more than 4,000 sheep on Campbell Island. Left unshorn, the flock rebounded, bred earlier, and grew less wool than farm sheep.

In 1931, more than 4,000 sheep were left on Campbell Island; decades alone shaped a feral flock with unusual fleece and breeding traits

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