July 31, 2004

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  Crafty sheep conquer cattle grids
  

  
  

  Hungry sheep on the Yorkshire moors have taught themselves to roll 8ft (3m) across hoof-proof metal cattle grids - and raid villagers' valley gardens.

  
  

  "They lie down on their side, or sometimes their back, and just roll over and over the grids until they are clear. I've seen them doing it."

  
  

  District councillor Dorothy Lindley added: "What amazes us is they are not frightened. When you try to move them on they look at you as if to say it is their patch and you are not right in the head. You can shout at them and even if they see a dog they are not frightened."

  
  

   

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