S. African sheep are a hit in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya - The animal's striking black head and white body make it easy to identify from afar as it grazes in a field.

The sheep, known as Dorper, a breed developed in South Africa, has become a sensation among many Kenyan farmers, especially in the dry areas, because it is adapted to the changing climate and offers more returns from sale for its meat.

Farmers in the rangelands of the east African nation are replacing their local breeds that include Red Maasai with the larger Dorper sheep.