Domesticated animals

4 species in the guide are kept and bred by humans rather than assessed in the wild. Each profile leads with a direct answer to the most-searched questions.

Golden retriever dog sitting on green grass in a sunny park

Domesticated

Mammal

Dog

Humanity's oldest animal companion

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Domestic tabby cat with green eyes sitting beside a sunlit window

Domesticated

Mammal

Cat

The world's favorite small predator

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Chestnut brown horse standing in a green meadow at golden hour

Domesticated

Mammal

Horse

The animal that carried human history

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Brown rabbit sitting upright in green grass with small wildflowers

Domesticated

Mammal

Rabbit

The fast-breeding pet and classic prey animal

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Domesticated" mean?

A species classified as Domesticated is kept and bred by humans rather than assessed in the wild. It is one of the conservation categories used to communicate extinction risk.

Which animals are Domesticated?

The Global Animal Guide lists 4 species as Domesticated, including Dog, Cat, Horse, Rabbit. See the full list below.