Woolly sheep finds his way into the Guinness Book of World Records

The Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed that the fleece taken from an Australian merino sheep is the most wool sheared in a single sitting.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015 - 01:00

Ciara Flaherty

Chris the sheep was found wandering outside Australia’s capital Canberra in early September and it was clear that he was in desperate need of a haircut.

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Courts Animals Place: Australia Place: Canberra Place: New Zealand Place: New South Wales Person: Chris Person: ChrisTheSheep_large.jpg Person: Ian Elkins Person: Elkin Person: Big Ben Person: Tammy Ven Dange Person: Chris’Organisation: RSPCA ACT

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