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write some word on animals.how many types are their?their qulities?

2007-08-24 07:24:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics Zoology

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There are approximately 4,500 species of mammals, 5,500 of amphibians, 8,000 reptiles, 10,000 birds and 30,000 marine species currently recognised by science, and that doesn’t include the untold numbers of invertebrates, bacteria and smaller beings (it is believed that there are 15000-20000 species of butterfly).

On average, 2 new species of fish are found every week, and it is thought that the jungles of the world contain many more amphibians and reptiles than have yet been named. Even now we still get a few new bird species discovered every year, and, amazingly, new species of mammal are still found occasionally.

Recent finds include a new Genus of monkey in Tanzania, a new parrot and forest mouse on a small Philippine island, a 'hairy' lobster (This was a whole new family, not species), a new snake in Vietnam, 5 new frogs and a new newt in Laos, a new stingray in Thailand, a new monkey in India, an unusual spitting spider in Madagascar that lives in family groups, and new sharks off Mexico and Indonesia. Borneo is a hotspot for new discoveries; from 1994-2004 361 new species were found there: 260 insects, 50 plants, 30 fish, 7 frogs, 6 lizards, 5 crabs, 2 snakes and a toad.

Animal species are constantly becoming extinct and animals that have been around for centuries are being discovered. There are probably thousands of animals that have yet to be seen.

Hope this helps! = ]

2007-08-24 08:49:39 · answer #1 · answered by Greetings! 3 · 0 0

There are so many types...that scientists can only estimate how many there are!
It is amazing that scientists are still finding species that are huge and REALLY,REALLY,hard to miss. They just discovered a new whale species last year.
But,sadly...species are becoming extinct,3 every hour! So,noone really knows for sure...

2007-08-24 14:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by La Mer Bleue 2 · 0 0

every living breathing creature on earth is an animal. Different Classes, Kindoms, Phylum....whatever the order is

Start simple with the definition According to Webster:

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/animal

2007-08-24 14:34:30 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0 0

there are bajillions of animals and more to be discovered... have fun counting!!!

2007-08-24 14:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by brandee 2 · 0 0

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