That’s a mammoth amount of woolly jumpers…

WITH 44lb of fleece to carry around, he could be forgiven for feeling a bit woolly-headed.

This merino sheep, who was found wandering (or perhaps waddling) near Canberra, Australia, is around five times his normal size, thanks to his enormously overgrown coat.

But although he may look endearingly fluffy, his thick coat means he is unable to see, and could be harbouring serious infections – meaning a drastic haircut is in order.

After a Twitter appeal by the RSPCA, someone was found who was willing to take on the (woolly) mammoth task – champion shearer Ian Elkins, who will clip the animal in a marathon two-hour session today. Let’s hope he will like his new look …