Ram Animal
What is ram animal?
Key facts
A ram is an adult male sheep, specifically an uncastrated male that can breed. It belongs to the species Ovis aries, and its female counterpart is called a ewe.
Context
A ram is an adult male sheep, specifically an uncastrated male that can breed [1]. It belongs to the species Ovis aries [2]. The female counterpart is called a ewe [1]. In sheep terminology, males are called rams, females ewes, and young sheep lambs [1]. The word 'ram' can also refer to a tool or a verb meaning to hit or push with force [1].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
Is a ram a goat or sheep?
A ram is a sheep, not a goat. It is an adult male sheep [1].
Why is a sheep called a ram?
The term 'ram' is used specifically for adult male sheep, distinguishing them from females (ewes) and young (lambs) [1].
What is a female ram called?
A female ram is called a ewe [1].
Sources
- Ram | male sheep — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Ram - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms — vocabulary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)