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In Senegal, luxury sheep shine at a beauty contest and fetch a high price

In Senegal, luxury sheep shine at a beauty contest and fetch a high price

Washington Post30-06-2025
DAKAR, Senegal — The regal creatures are led into the open arena, stamping their groomed hooves as if to acknowledge the cheers, music and fireworks from the crowd of spectators. Their majestic figures embody pride and status, their towering size, prominent muzzle, curved horns and polished skin on full display as night falls.
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