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"The fourth series of one of Senegal&amp;#039;s highest-rated TV shows is about to begin - an X Factor-style programme for sheep. Khar Bii, which translates as This Sheep, features a cross-country search for Senegal&amp;#039;s most perfect sheep.  Finalists from each region are chosen and compete for prestige as well as a prize of two million francs (\u00C2\u00A32,462, or $3,960). The animals are judged on their composure, size, and appearance. Sheep are viewed as companion animals in Senegal, and the show aims to keep alive the long-held tradition of sheep raising. Speaking to The AP, Abou Aziz Mare said of the show&amp;#039;s popularity: &amp;quot;Some people love cats, some people love dogs. Here, we have sheep.&amp;quot; The show has almost 9,000 likes on its Facebook page, and an increasing number of people are reportedly vying to be contestants on the programme every year. X Factor guru Simon Cowell is said to be producing a one-off dog talent show entitled Take the Lead, which will be aired on ITV1 over the Christmas period. Watch footage from an episode of Khar Bii below:      "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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