Rams' Behavior and Mating Rituals

The video follows Hamish, a Hebridean ram, during the mating season. Despite the rain, Hamish is eager to find a mate. However, instead of females, Roger, a Wiltshire horn ram, joins him as a companion. The two rams engage in a battle for dominance, charging at each other with impressive speed and strength. Roger ultimately wins, and the two rams settle into a peaceful coexistence, demonstrating that even rivals can find harmony.

What triggers the start of the sheep's mating season?

• Rainy weather

• Shorter days of autumn

• Springtime

• Longer days of summer

What is Hamish hoping to find in the field?

• A new friend

• A rival

• Females to impress

• A place to rest

Who is Roger?

• A shepherd

• A farmer

• A Hebridean ram

• A Wiltshire horn ram

What is the relationship between Hamish and Roger?

• They are unrelated

• They are siblings

• They are rivals

• They are friends

How do the rams prepare to gauge each other's strength?

• By resting

• By running in circles

• By walking parallel

• By grazing together

At what speed do the rams charge at each other?

• 25 miles an hour

• 20 miles an hour

• 15 miles an hour

• 10 miles an hour

What feature helps the rams absorb the blows during their fight?

• Sharp horns

• Honeycomb-like skull layer

• Strong legs

• Thick fur

What gesture does Roger make to show there are no hard feelings?

• He licks Hamish

• He bows his head

• He makes a sound

• He walks away

What is the outcome of the battle between Hamish and Roger?

• It's a draw

• Roger wins

• They both retreat

• Hamish wins

How do the rams spend their time after the battle?

• They continue fighting

• They live together in peace

• They find new companions

• They separate