Zoology/how many animals live on earth
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I am interested if there is known how many animals live on earth right now. It would be nice to have the total numbers of all animals (birds, fishes, insect etc.) Of course only estimates or guess.
Thank you
Dear Radovan - I could not even begin to guess at the number, as some individual species of insects (especially ants and termites) number in countless billions. Look up the number terms 'google' and 'googleplex' to get some idea.
Sorry not to be able to provide a definitive answer,
Saugy
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Ed Saugstad
Expertise
Will accept most `general interest` questions of a zoological nature. If I can`t answer a question from my immediate knowledge base, I usually can point the questioner in the right direction for more information.
Experience
A life-long interest in natural history. Formally trained in entomology, I also have a personal interest in herpetology and have read widely in many biological fields.
Organizations
Entomological Society of America, Society for Vector Ecology, National Speleological Society
Publications
All publications have been in the field of entomology.
Education/Credentials
B.S. in Entomology - NDSU, 1963
M.S. in Entomology - Purdue University, 1967
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