Moscovites name rare ewe 'Iriska' on VDNH farm
Young Muscovites chose the name 'Iriska' for a rare ewe of the Wessex breed born at the 'City Farm' on VDNH, with 33% of votes, due to her distinctive caramel-red coat. The ewe, who is now growing on the farm and has started eating hay, is part of a broader initiative involving public naming of animals in Moscow.
Consensus
- A young ewe of the Wessex breed was born in June at the 'City Farm' on VDNH.
- The name 'Iriska' was chosen by young Muscovites in a vote on the 'Active Citizen — Children' platform.
- The name 'Iriska' reflects the ewe's caramel-red coat, which is rare for the Wessex breed.
- The ewe has started eating hay and is living on the farm with her parents, Pятнашка and Yuliy.
- Wessex sheep are small, with a maximum height of 50 cm, and are known for their thick, soft wool.
- These sheep were originally bred on the French island of Wessex, where they adapted to harsh, windy conditions with poor soil.
- Wessex sheep are hardy and can stay outdoors in most weather, except extreme cold.
- The 'Active Citizen — Children' platform has previously been used to name other animals in Moscow, including a condor and a snake.
Points of divergence
- The name 'Innokentiy' was chosen for a beaver in Veliky Ustyug in mid-August, which is unrelated to the ewe's naming. — vm
- The name 'Patagonia' was chosen for a female Andean condor in the Moscow Zoo, with over 180,000 participants. — vm
- A Mexican two-colored snake born in late May at the Moscow Zoo was named Theo, and its birth was notable due to the species' rarity in captivity. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Young Moscow residents chose a name for a rare ewe from the 'City Farm' at VDNKh — Вечерняя Москва
- Young Moscow residents chose a name for a rare breed sheep from the 'City Farm' at VDNKh. The kids liked the option Iris the most. — Город Москва
- Moscow residents chose a name for the Weaslan ewe from the 'City Farm' at VDNKh — НТВ Москва
- Ovchka of the Wessex breed on "City Farm" was given the name Irisca — Москва 24