The sheepish circle

Christopher Hogg, of village Rottingdean in East Sussex, was out on his bike when he saw the sheep gathered together.

The 47-year-old said: "I was on my daily cycle when I came over the hill and saw this magnificent circle.

"At that point I was about half a mile away, which made me think that whatever it was, it was huge.

"It was saucer-shaped, like an alien ship.

The full report here: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14604921/mystery-sheep-stand-bizarre-circle-baffled-alien/

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Sheep are best known for their strong flocking (herding) and following instinct. They will run from what frightens them and band together in large groups for protection.