Black Hawaiian

Negro Ovis

Black Hawaiian sheep are notable for their horns, which are paired, hollow, unbranched, and not shed. The horns of the adult male (ram) are massive, outward-pointing, and spirally curved; those of the female (ewe) are shorter and only slightly curved.

In the wild, the animals are nimble runners and climbers. In hot weather, they tend to stay in shady areas, and they graze most of the day on short grasses and hay.

As the name implies, the black Hawaiian sheep is believed to have been a cross between a mouflon and a black-hair sheep from the islands of Hawaii. The pelt is black in color, and the muzzle of the animal is black as well (though sometimes it can be light colored). They weigh about 125 pounds and, with their impressive horns, make a beautiful trophy animal.