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Day: 21 August 2020

Shona and her lambs
Shona and her daughters, Lorna and Aileen.

Sheep as Leaders

Posted on August 21, 2020August 22, 2020 by Alison Lever

Sheep are able to take decisions independently of humans The word ‘sheep’ is often used to mean people who unthinkingly do what others in their group do, and who obediently follow a leader. ‘Sheep’ in this sense are not capable of acting as individuals. They may react to a stimulus, for example be startled by…

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