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Australian sheep is unofficially the world’s woolliest

SEPTEMBER 7 (Reuters) — Around 40 kilograms (88 lb) of wool has been sheared from a sheep found near Australia’s capital, the RSPCA said on Thursday (September 3), making him unofficially the world’s woolliest. The animal, named Chris by his rescuers, was discovered on the northern outskirts of Canberra on Wednesday (September 2) and was said to be struggling to walk under the weight of his coat. Four-time Australian Shearing Championship winner Ian Elkins was […]