Rare black sheep priced at $714,000

A 40-year-old herdsman poses with his prized sheep in front of his expensive car in Maigaiti county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, March 22, 2012. The sheep is called Daolang sheep, a special breed of sheep in Maigaiti county, and the highest price offered by a buyer is 4.5 million yuan ($714,000) according to the herdsman. He feeds 25 Daolang sheep, and bought an Audi Q5 by selling the special breed that has been dubbed the "treasure of Xinjiang" due to their popularity as a pet with their physical features of high noses, big eyes, large floppy ears and plump rears. [Photo/Asianewsphoto]