Domestic vs wild
Domestic & companion animals
FaunaHub keeps domestic animals clearly separate from wild fauna. This hub gathers companion pets, farm livestock, and working animals, and points to the dedicated guides where their care and feeding are covered. Wild animals live in the wildlife and encyclopedia sections.
Companion animals
Animals commonly kept as pets. Dogs and cats have their own full care clusters; other companions are profiled individually and link to the right care guide.
- rabbitCompanion animal
Kept worldwide as a companion; the European rabbit is also a wild species.
Care: Small Pets Care → - guinea pigCompanion animalCare: Small Pets Care →
- hamsterCompanion animalCare: Small Pets Care →
- goldfishCompanion animal
A domesticated form bred from wild carp relatives.
Care: Aquarium & Fish Care → - betta fishCompanion animalCare: Aquarium & Fish Care →
- guppyCompanion animalCare: Aquarium & Fish Care →
- koiCompanion animal
Ornamental pond fish, a domesticated form of common carp.
Care: Aquarium & Fish Care →
Care & feeding guides
Practical care — including feeding and nutrition — lives in these dedicated clusters. This is where companion-animal guidance belongs, kept separate from wild-animal information.
- DogsBreeds, health, behavior, and care for domestic dogs.
- CatsBreeds, health, behavior, and care for domestic cats.
- Small PetsRabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small companions.
- Aquarium & Fish CareKeeping freshwater and ornamental fish healthy.
- Bird CareCare basics for companion and aviary birds.
- Pet NutritionCross-species feeding and nutrition guidance.
Farm & livestock animals
Domesticated animals raised in agriculture for food, fibre, or work. These are farm animals, not companion pets, and are treated as a distinct group.
Working & other domestic animals
Domesticated animals kept primarily for riding, transport, or work.
How this differs from wild animals
Most animals on FaunaHub are wild and are covered as educational profiles, with no pet-keeping or feeding advice. The animals on this page are domestic — bred and kept by people — which is why they have, or link to, dedicated care content. FaunaHub does not present wild animals as pets or encourage keeping or trading them.
To explore wild fauna instead, see the animal encyclopedia, wildlife, and the animal taxonomy overview.
Sources
- Animal Diversity Web — University of Michigan Museum of Zoology — Peer-edited reference accounts for animal species
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Animals reference — Editor-reviewed encyclopedia overview entries
Domestication status reflects how each species is kept and used; some domestic animals also have wild relatives or wild populations, which is noted per animal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does FaunaHub separate domestic animals from wild animals?
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Are wild animals ever recommended as pets here?
Why distinguish livestock from companion pets?
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