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Sheep (Ovis aries) are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep
The domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) is a subspecies of goat domesticated from the wild goat of southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the family Bovidae and is closely related to the sheep as both are in the goat-antelope subfamily Caprinae.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goat
Did you know that Ottawa is the only capital city in the world with a working farm at its heart?
Stop by the

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J9
https://goo.gl/maps/WWkWR

to discover yet another way Ottawa is a unique, green city.

Located at the Central Experimental Farm across from the Rideau Canal, this museum offers a rural retreat from city life with the chance to enjoy all the sights and sounds of a true farm! On your visit you can:
- Have close-up encounters with your favourite farm animals, including alpacas, chickens, goats, horses, and more
- Explore the history of tractors—the most essential tool on the farm—and view models from all different time periods
- Hitch a ride on a horse-drawn Tally-Ho wagon
- Enjoy an ever-changing array of daily demonstrations.
Whether it is
*bread-making,
*cow-milking,
*or building crafts with children,
there is always something new to experience at the museum!
- Explore fascinating exhibitions at the learning centre

At the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum there are many scenic areas where you can walk around or relax with a picnic lunch.
Come enjoy life on the farm for a day—you are sure to leave with lots of great memories!