Safari Ltd. Farm - Black Sheep - Quality Construction from Phthalate, Lead and BPA Free Materials - for Ages 3 and Up

Unlike many other animals, white coloration in sheep is a dominant gene, rather than a recessive gene or mutation like albinism and leucism. Therefore, black sheep are fairly rare, occurring in about 25% of cases when two white sheep that carry the recessive black gene produce offspring. We all know the nursery rhyme Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, but you may not know that this poem dates back to 1731 and has remained largely unchanged in over 200 years. The term black sheep is used to describe a member of a group or family who stands out and is not like the rest. Like all Safari Ltd products, this figurine has been individually hand painted, features quality construction from phthalate and lead-free materials, and includes an educational hangtag in 5 languages. Realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, enthusiasts, teachers, and kids. Admire it on a shelf, use it in the classroom, or simply enjoy playing with it. Our black sheep figure is 3 ¼ inches long and 3 inches high, or about the size of a standard deck of playing cards stood on its side. This sheep features the rare black wool coat seen in very few sheep. This woolly black sheep figure is putting his best foot forward. Finely detailed to accurately represent the crimped curly wool of sheep.p