The Annual Sheep Invasion in Madrid: Pictures

Shepherds guiding a flock of 1,000 sheep through the streets of Madrid in defense of ancient grazing, droving and migration rights increasingly threatened by urban sprawl and modern agricultural practices. AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

A shepherd leads a flock of sheep along the streets of Madrid during the annual livestock migration festival. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images

Sheep are mustered along the streets of Madrid. The festival has been taking place since 1994 to promote the conservation of the ancient paths of livestock transhumance. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images

Max, a 10 year old boy, runs by as shepherds lead their sheep through the center of Madrid. AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

Tourists and city-dwellers were surprised to see the ovine parade, with their bleating bells, clanking its way past Madrid's most emblematic locations. AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

A shepherdess leads a flock of sheep along the streets of Madrid. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images

Shepherds lead their sheep through the centrer of Madrid. AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

Shepherds guiding 1,000 sheep through Madrid streets in defense of ancient grazing, droving and migration rights. AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

Sheep are mustered along the streets of Madrid. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images

Shepherds lead a flock of sheep along the streets of Madrid. Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images

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