A breed of large, muscular sheep with a white body and dark head, originally developed in South Africa.
From 'Dorp' (the Afrikaans word for village, particularly Dorchester area where developed) plus '-er' (agent suffix), referring to sheep from that dorp region.
Dorper sheep revolutionized African livestock farming because they thrive in harsh conditions where other breeds fail—they're now found on six continents, showing how one region's agricultural innovation spreads globally.
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