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A diverse range of mammals once roamed the planet. This changed dramatically with the arrival of humans, who have become the dominant species through our own population, as well as the animals we breed and raise for food.

What is the distribution of the global mammal kingdom today?
The visual representation illustrates the global biomass of various animal groups, emphasizing the dominance of humans and livestock. Humans constitute 36% of total biomass, depicted by a grouping of figures representing people. Livestock and pets collectively make up 59% of biomass, represented below humans. Within the livestock category, cattle are noted as the largest contributors at 38%, followed by sheep at 4%, buffalo at 6%, and goats and pigs, both at 3%. Horses, asses, and dogs each account for 3% and 2% respectively. Wild mammals, positioned at the bottom, represent only 5% of total biomass, illustrated by animal figures. The footer includes data sourced from Lior Greenspoon et al. in 2023, regarding the global biomass of wild mammals as published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The organization, Our World in Data, is credited for its role in providing research and data pertaining to global issues.
December 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better.

All three statements are true at the same time. Understanding this is key to solving big global problems.

We believe data & research can help us understand both the problems we face & the progress that’s possible. 🧵
A chart in three parts showing data on child mortality to make the points that "The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better. All three statements are true at the same time."
December 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM