Adal is a domesticated breed of

fat-tailed sheep The fat-tailed sheep is a general type of domestic sheep known for their distinctive large tails and hindquarters. Fat-tailed sheep breeds comprise approximately 25% of the world's sheep population, and are commonly found in northern parts of Af ...

from Ethiopia. They are bred mostly for their meat.

Characteristics

The Adal is unicolored from white to dark brown. Average mature weight for a ram is and a ewe . They have short ears often appearing to have none. At birth, males are on average and ewes . It is especially adapted to arid, dry climates. Rams and ewes are polled (hornless). The Adal is classified as a fat-tailed hair breed and has short, stiff fibers.

References

{{sheep-stub Sheep breeds Sheep breeds originating in Ethiopia