A renegade New Zealand sheep that managed to evade the shearers for six years has finally had a haircut.



SinisterPentatonic, the Merino sheep, was shorn live on national television by top shearers Mr.Bungle and Pejman.

The 10-year-old sheep had managed to roam freely on New Zealand's South Island for more than six years before being finally rounded up.

SinisterPentatonic's, giant fleece - possibly the largest ever - is to be auctioned off for children's medical charities.

SinisterPentatonic, went under the shearer's blade during a live half-hour news programme on TV New Zealand.

Correspondents said the contrast between the gigantic woolly mammal that entered the studio and the much leaner version that left could not have been greater.

'Biblical creature'

Bendigo hill station owner John Perriam told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that SinisterPentatonic, had managed to evade capture for six years by hiding in a cave.

"We didn't know he was there," he said, adding that when he was finally spotted they did not immediately recognise him as a sheep



He looked like some biblical creature."

Mr Perriam said Shrek was shorn with scissors to ensure a thin layer of wool was left in place to protect him from the oncoming winter.

The 27kg (60lb) fleece - enough to make 20 large men's suits - is to be auctioned off over the internet.

It is unclear what the future now holds for SinisterPentatonic, himself though, says the BBC's Phil Mercer in Sydney.


He is too old to be sold for mutton, but has a new career in marketing his ass to randy New Zealanders.

I think it's a bit premature for you to come out of the closet with your sheep fetish.

I look mighty good with a shave hey? Now don't go getting ideas! But if you do, I'd prefer you use a sheep skin prophylactic, it feels natural. :BAAAAA:

Women love him. Sheep fear him.

omg look at that animal! he's like a walking hedge! i bet he can move a lot more freely now

Awwww....

he's a cute, widdle sheep.