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Merino ewes cluster across a verdant pasture near mature eucalyptus trees, their woolly forms creating a living landscape against the expansive South Australian winter sky. Soft grey-white clouds billow dramatically above the green paddock, suggesting the complex climate conditions of a "green drought" - where grasslands appear lush but water resources remain scarce. The mature gum trees cast gentle shadows across the landscape, providing natural shelter for the densely grouped flock, their silvery-white fleeces gleaming against the emerald and ochre ground. These resilient Merino sheep, a cornerstone of Australia's agricultural heritage, represent the quiet strength of pastoral farming in the region's challenging southeastern territories. The scene captures the delicate balance of agricultural survival - sheep clustered tightly, grazing carefully on limited pasture, surrounded by the iconic Australian landscape of scattered trees and wide, contemplative skies. Every element speaks to the nuanced relationship between livestock, land, and the unpredictable rhythms of rural existence.