Africana sheep explained

Africana
Also Known As:	Camuro or Camura, Colombian Wooless, Pelona, Red African, Rojo Africana, West African
Country:	Colombia
Woolcolor:	Brown

Africana is a breed of domesticated sheep (also known as Pelona, Camuro or Camura, Red African, Rojo Africana, Colombian Wooless, West African) found in Colombia and Venezuela. This breed is polled and is about the same size as the Pelibüey.^[1] The Africana is raised for their meat^[2] and is classified as a hair breed.^[3]

Characteristics

The Africana is often some shade of tan to brown.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Africana. Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. 2016-10-08.
2. Web site: Roja Africana/Venezuela . Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. 2009-05-08.
3. Web site: West African. Sheep Breeds V-Z. Sheep101.info. 2009-05-08.