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Merino ewes and their young lambs huddle together on a gently rolling pastoral landscape in rural New South Wales. Two working dogs - one black and one black and tan - carefully manage the flock, positioned strategically to guide and control the sheep's movement. The mature ewes, their thick woolly fleeces a testament to the Merino breed's robust characteristics, cluster protectively around their delicate white lambs. Scattered eucalyptus trees punctuate the undulating golden-brown pastures, creating a quintessential Australian agricultural scene with soft, overcast skies suggesting early morning or late afternoon light. The grasslands show a mixture of dry and green patches, indicating the challenging seasonal conditions typical of Australian grazing lands. This image captures the intricate relationship between skilled working dogs, resilient livestock, and the demanding yet beautiful landscape of Australian sheep farming, highlighting the critical role of animal husbandry in the nation's agricultural heritage.