When they die, is it usually during the winter due to the cold, predators, lack of food, or disease. These head-jarring battles can last for over a day. The winter coat is lighter in color than the summer coat. Both males and females have horns, but males have much bigger horns. They eat grass, leaves, herbs, twigs, and shoots.
Sheep swallow their food without chewing it much.
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