Dolly the Sheep
cloned female sheep; first cloned animal
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Summary
Dolly the Sheep is a ewe[1]. It was born on July 5, 1996[2], in The Roslin Institute[3]. It died on February 14, 2003[4], in The Roslin Institute[5]. It draws 14,641 Wikipedia views per month (ewe category, ranking #1 of 1).[6]
Key Facts
- Mother: mitochondrial mother of Dolly the Sheep[7], chromosomal mother of Dolly the Sheep[8], birth mother of Dolly the Sheep[9]
- Sex or gender: female organism[10]
- Instance of: individual animal[11], cloned mammal[12]
- Named after: Dolly Parton[13]
- Commons category: Dolly (sheep)[14]
- Given name: Dolly[15]
- Name in native language: Dolly[16]
- Fabrication method: cloning[17]
- Animal breed: Finnish Dorset[18]
- Individual of taxon: Ovis aries[19]
Why It Matters
Dolly the Sheep has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] It is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Dolly the Sheep born?
Dolly the Sheep was born in The Roslin Institute[3].
Where did Dolly the Sheep die?
Dolly the Sheep died in The Roslin Institute[5].
Who were Dolly the Sheep's parents?
Dolly the Sheep's mother was mitochondrial mother of Dolly the Sheep[7].