An UNESCO World Heritage - Sheep

In preparation for the annual Mund Village, Oberwallis show, a Walliser Blacknose sheep is groomed by family member, Fabienne Schnydrig-Brantschen.

Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.

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In preparation for the annual Mund Village, Oberwallis show, a Walliser Blacknose sheep is groomed by family member, Fabienne Schnydrig-Brantschen.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.