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Merino sheep crowd a dusty paddock under the unforgiving Australian sun, their dense woolly coats a testament to resilience in harsh rural conditions. The burnt-orange earth kicks up a fine haze around their hooves, highlighting the challenging drought-stricken landscape of inland New South Wales. Water tanks and sparse eucalyptus trees punctuate the background, stark reminders of the arid environment these robust livestock navigate daily. Each sheep displays a thick, creamy fleece - characteristic of the prized Merino breed renowned for producing some of the world's finest wool. The flock moves with a collective purpose, clustered tightly together in a survival mechanism against the oppressive heat and sparse vegetation. This scene captures the raw essence of Australian agricultural endurance: livestock and landscape locked in a delicate dance of survival, where each season's challenge demands unwavering adaptation and strength.