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Merino sheep cluster densely across a parched, russet-colored paddock in western New South Wales, their woolly bodies creating a living carpet against the stark drought-affected landscape. Gnarled eucalyptus trees stand sentinel in the background, casting minimal shade across the arid terrain, with a soft blue cloudscape stretching overhead. The flock appears resilient, huddled together in a survival formation typical of sheep during harsh environmental conditions, their thick fleeces a testament to generations of breeding for Australian pastoral environments. Dusty earth and sparse vegetation highlight the challenging agricultural conditions, with the sheep demonstrating remarkable adaptability to this unforgiving ecosystem. Each animal's fleece carries subtle variations of tan, brown, and cream, their muscular forms suggesting robust genetic lines developed for survival in marginal grazing lands. This powerful image captures the essence of Australian agricultural persistence - livestock and landscape locked in an enduring, often brutal partnership of survival and sustenance.