There are a total of farm animals compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes widely used common names for single species and well-known groups, each with verified scientific names and reliable source records.
Farm Animals are domesticated species and breeds raised for agriculture, food production, labor, fiber, and companionship on farms and ranches worldwide. They range from livestock and poultry to working animals, fiber producers, and traditional farmyard species. These entries use widely accepted common names found in agricultural guides, breeding registries, and farming education resources. They support agricultural literacy, breed identification, animal husbandry education, and farming curriculum activities.
Interesting and little-known facts about Farm Animals: – Humans began domesticating animals over 10,000 years ago, starting with dogs, sheep, and goats in the Fertile Crescent. – There are over 8,000 documented livestock breeds worldwide, though the FAO reports that 26% of livestock breeds are at risk of extinction. – A single dairy cow can produce approximately 6-7 gallons of milk per day, totaling over 2,000 gallons annually. – Chickens are the most numerous farm animal on Earth, with a global population exceeding 33 billion birds. – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) maintains the Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS), cataloging livestock breeds and their conservation status across 182 countries.
The A–Z index organizes entries by initial letter and leads to separate lists for each letter. Each list shows four data columns: common name, scientific name, order, and habitat/distribution (brief).
