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[[The Doctor]], their [[companion]]s and acquaintances occasionally encountered sheep from Earth. | [[The Doctor]], their [[companion]]s and acquaintances occasionally encountered sheep from Earth. | ||
At least one sheep actually came to inhabit [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] — however briefly. In [[BC#Prehistory|3300 BC]], a wounded sheep entered the ship, where it gave birth to its lamb. The [[Second Doctor]] left to find the sheep's owner, but when he returned he found the sheep and lamb brutally slaughtered. ([[PROSE]]: | At least one sheep actually came to inhabit [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] — however briefly. In [[BC#Prehistory|3300 BC]], a wounded sheep entered the ship, where it gave birth to its lamb. The [[Second Doctor]] left to find the sheep's owner, but when he returned he found the sheep and lamb brutally slaughtered. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Loop the Loup (short story)}}) | ||
Some [[companion]]s had at least some level of [[knowledge]] about sheep herding. According to one account, which may have been a dream, [[Jamie McCrimmon]] stopped travelling with the Second Doctor to become a [[shepherd]] in [[Yorkshire]] after [[Zoe Heriot]] went into a [[coma]]. ([[PROSE]]: | Some [[companion]]s had at least some level of [[knowledge]] about sheep herding. According to one account, which may have been a dream, [[Jamie McCrimmon]] stopped travelling with the Second Doctor to become a [[shepherd]] in [[Yorkshire]] after [[Zoe Heriot]] went into a [[coma]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Dream a Little Dream for Me (short story)}}) [[Dog]]s were integral to sheep herding. In fact, [[Peri Brown]] once noticed a herd of sheep running down a [[dog]] on the island of [[Dorsill]], which made her think that something was amiss on the island. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Grave Matter (novel)}}) | ||
The disappearance or death of sheep was often an indicator of much bigger trouble. The [[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Ace]] initially went to the town around the [[Graystairs]] [[Alzheimer's disease]] treatment centre to investigate sheep disappearances. ([[PROSE]]: | The disappearance or death of sheep was often an indicator of much bigger trouble. The [[Seventh Doctor]] and [[Ace]] initially went to the town around the [[Graystairs]] [[Alzheimer's disease]] treatment centre to investigate sheep disappearances. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Relative Dementias (novel)}}) On another occasion, in the [[Welsh]] village of [[Llanfer Ceiriog]], they saw a sheep being taken by a [[wolf]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)}}) In [[1936]], [[Harry Sullivan]] was falsely accused of being a [[werewolf]] who attacked an [[English]] village's sheep population. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Wolfsbane (novel)}}) | ||
During his time in the [[Death Zone]], {{Ainley}} tricked several [[ | During his time in the [[Death Zone]], {{Ainley}} tricked several [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]] to their deaths when they walked through one of the obstacles in the [[Tower of Rassilon]]. When [[Tegan Jovanka]] felt this was ruthless even by his standards, he compared it to when humans drove sheep across minefields during wartime. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Five Doctors (TV story)}}) | ||
During the [[1980s]], Tegan's father [[William Jovanka]] owned a sheep farm near [[Brisbane]], [[Australia]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | During the [[1980s]], Tegan's father [[William Jovanka]] owned a sheep farm near [[Brisbane]], [[Australia]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Butcher of Brisbane (audio story)}}) | ||
At some point, [[Mohandas]] ate sheep. As a result, after merging with the biosphere of [[Dust (planet)|Dust]], [[I.M. Foreman]] was able to create sheep to populate it, among other species. When Foreman's consciousness left [[Magdelana Bishop]] to allow her to converse with the Eighth Doctor one last time, she housed herself in a nearby sheep. After she returned to Magdelana's body, Foreman reflected that she was very quickly starting to forget "how it felt to walk on four legs, and to have no concept of | At some point, [[Mohandas]] ate sheep. As a result, after merging with the biosphere of [[Dust (planet)|Dust]], [[I.M. Foreman]] was able to create sheep to populate it, among other species. When Foreman's consciousness left [[Magdelana Bishop]] to allow her to converse with the Eighth Doctor one last time, she housed herself in a nearby sheep. After she returned to Magdelana's body, Foreman reflected that she was very quickly starting to forget "how it felt to walk on four legs, and to have no concept of 'guilt' whatsoever". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Interference - Book Two (novel)}}) | ||
[[File:Sheep K9POV K9TV Dream-Eaters.jpg|left|thumb|A sheep from K9 Mark 2's point of view, whilst in a dream. ([[TV]]: | [[File:Sheep K9POV K9TV Dream-Eaters.jpg|left|thumb|A sheep from K9 Mark 2's point of view, whilst in a dream. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Dream-Eaters (TV story)}})]] | ||
In the [[21st century]], [[Ianto Jones]] and [[Jack Harkness]] encountered a dead sheep close to the village of [[Monknash]]. It was remarkable because although it had been dead for some time, it was completely devoid of insects. Indeed, it was perfectly undisturbed by any scavengers. Having broken free of the normal cycle of death and decay, the sheep was a clear sign of problems yet to be uncovered in [[Wales]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | In the [[21st century]], [[Ianto Jones]] and [[Jack Harkness]] encountered a dead sheep close to the village of [[Monknash]]. It was remarkable because although it had been dead for some time, it was completely devoid of insects. Indeed, it was perfectly undisturbed by any scavengers. Having broken free of the normal cycle of death and decay, the sheep was a clear sign of problems yet to be uncovered in [[Wales]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Sin Eaters (audio story)}}) | ||
In [[2018]], the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] and her companions encountered a sheep in [[Norway]]. ([[TV]]: | In [[2018]], the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] and her companions encountered a sheep in [[Norway]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|It Takes You Away (TV story)}}) | ||
In [[2050]], [[K9 Mark 2]] briefly saw a sheep in the [[dream]] he shared with [[Alistair Gryffen]]. ([[TV]]: | In [[2050]], [[K9 Mark 2]] briefly saw a sheep in the [[dream]] he shared with [[Alistair Gryffen]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Dream-Eaters (TV story)}}) | ||
In [[2211]], the [[Woolly Rebellion]] occurred, which led to "a renegotiation of the sheep-human relationship"". ([[TV]]: | In [[2211]], the [[Woolly Rebellion]] occurred, which led to "a renegotiation of the sheep-human relationship"". ([[TV]]: {{cs|It Takes You Away (TV story)}}) | ||
=== Biology === | === Biology === | ||
Sheep were [[herbivore]]s. They had different [[teeth]]. They had [[incisor]]s, which were used for cutting up food. Their [[molar]]s were used for grinding up food which the sheep used for chewing grass. Their [[pre-molar]]s were also used for chewing food. Sheep ate vegetables. ([[GAME]]: | Sheep were [[herbivore]]s. They had different [[teeth]]. They had [[incisor]]s, which were used for cutting up food. Their [[molar]]s were used for grinding up food which the sheep used for chewing grass. Their [[pre-molar]]s were also used for chewing food. Sheep ate vegetables. ([[GAME]]: {{cs|Teeth and Eating (video game)}}) | ||
=== By-products === | === By-products === | ||
Sheep were raised in part for their meat. [[London]]ers were definitely known to eat mutton as early as [[1814]], when [[Vicki Pallister]] ran across a mutton vendor in the streets. ([[AUDIO]]: | Sheep were raised in part for their meat. [[London]]ers were definitely known to eat mutton as early as [[1814]], when [[Vicki Pallister]] ran across a mutton vendor in the streets. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Frostfire (audio story)}}) | ||
Various [[religion]]s [[sacrifice]]d lambs to their gods. [[Rose Tyler]] and the [[Tenth Doctor]] once witnessed the [[Roman]] [[Aulus Valerius Ursus|Ursus]] offering a lamb to the goddess [[Minerva]], as well as Minerva's reception of the blood of the lamb. ([[PROSE]]: | Various [[religion]]s [[sacrifice]]d lambs to their gods. [[Rose Tyler]] and the [[Tenth Doctor]] once witnessed the [[Roman]] [[Aulus Valerius Ursus|Ursus]] offering a lamb to the goddess [[Minerva]], as well as Minerva's reception of the blood of the lamb. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Stone Rose (novel)}}) | ||
Occultists believed that the entrails of sheep might have prophetic power. When the [[Third Doctor]] failed to understand the importance to [[UNIT]] of finding {{Delgado}}, the Brig quipped that the Doctor might wish to take his time reading sheep entrails before focusing on the important matters at hand. ([[TV]]: | Occultists believed that the entrails of sheep might have prophetic power. When the [[Third Doctor]] failed to understand the importance to [[UNIT]] of finding {{Delgado}}, the Brig quipped that the Doctor might wish to take his time reading sheep entrails before focusing on the important matters at hand. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Time Monster (TV story)}}) | ||
Areas of farms dedicated to collecting sheep waste were called ''[[sheep dip]]s''. Distracted by discussions he was having with [[Rory Williams|Rory]], the [[Eleventh Doctor]] twice landed in a sheep dip that was close to where the TARDIS had landed. ([[PROSE]]: | Areas of farms dedicated to collecting sheep waste were called ''[[sheep dip]]s''. Distracted by discussions he was having with [[Rory Williams|Rory]], the [[Eleventh Doctor]] twice landed in a sheep dip that was close to where the TARDIS had landed. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Glamour Chase (novel)}}) | ||
== Extinction == | == Extinction == | ||
According to one account, sheep became [[extinction|extinct]] around [[2106]] after the [[Ozone Purge]], though records of their existence survived. ([[PROSE]]: | According to one account, sheep became [[extinction|extinct]] around [[2106]] after the [[Ozone Purge]], though records of their existence survived. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Lucifer Rising (novel)}}) However, this extinction was likely reversed on Earth or did not happen, since sheep were known to have survived in human colonies off Earth. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Planet of the Spiders (TV story)}}) | ||
== Extra-terrestrial sheep == | == Extra-terrestrial sheep == | ||
The colonists to [[Metebelis III]] brought sheep with them. The sheep survived the crash of the colonists' ship, and later became a food source for the colonists and the [[Eight Legs]], though the Eight Legs preferred human meat. ([[TV]]: | The colonists to [[Metebelis III]] brought sheep with them. The sheep survived the crash of the colonists' ship, and later became a food source for the colonists and the [[Eight Legs]], though the Eight Legs preferred human meat. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Planet of the Spiders (TV story)}}) In the [[far future]] on [[Kirith]], the [[Panjistri]] kept sheep on [[Kandasi]] Island as their main source of food. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Timewyrm: Apocalypse (novel)}}) | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
