Mammal
Dog
Humanity's oldest animal companion
Domesticated animals
17 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.
What "Domesticated" means
Domesticated animals are species kept and selectively bred by humans over many generations, such as dogs, cats, and livestock. They are not assessed for extinction risk in the wild by the IUCN, because their populations are managed by people rather than subject to natural pressures.
Conservation categories follow the IUCN Red List. See the conservation hub for how every status compares.
Mammal
Cat
The world's favorite small predator
Bird
Chicken
The world's most common bird
Mammal
Cow
The domestic cattle that feeds the world
Mammal
Horse
The animal that carried human history
Mammal
Domestic Pig
The intelligent farm mammal
Bird
Rooster
The crowing guardian of the barnyard flock
Mammal
Hamster
The classic pocket-sized pet rodent
Mammal
Ferret
The playful domestic mustelid
Mammal
Domestic Goat
The agile browser
Mammal
Guinea Pig
The gentle social rodent from the Andes
Mammal
Domestic Sheep
Humanity's oldest livestock
Bird
Canary
The singing island finch of parlours worldwide
Mammal
Rabbit
The fast-breeding pet and classic prey animal
Mammal
Llama
The Andean pack animal and flock guardian
Mammal
Alpaca
The Andean fleece specialist
Mammal
Donkey
The hardy working companion of arid lands
Frequently asked questions
What does "Domesticated" mean?
Domesticated animals are species kept and selectively bred by humans over many generations, such as dogs, cats, and livestock. They are not assessed for extinction risk in the wild by the IUCN, because their populations are managed by people rather than subject to natural pressures.
Which animals are Domesticated?
The Global Animal Guide lists 17 species as Domesticated, including Dog, Cat, Chicken, Cow, Horse. See the full list below.