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World Service,1 min

The biblical sheep "going home"

Newsday

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One hundred and 19 sheep from a breed dating back to biblical times have been moved from Canada to Israel. They are called Jacob Sheep - and are said to be directly descended from sheep mentioned in the book of Genesis. Jenna Lewinsky is a shepherd who plans to watch her sheep at night (and in the day) at their new home in the Negev desert.

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