Agricultural Animals: According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), approximately 74 billion land animals are killed for food each year worldwide, including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens. This does not include fish and other marine animals.
Wildlife: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that over 200,000 animals are killed each year for illegal wildlife trade, including endangered species such as elephants, tigers, rhinos, and various primates.
Fur Trade: According to Humane Society International, approximately 100 million animals, including foxes, minks, rabbits, and chinchillas, are killed each year for fur worldwide.
Laboratory Testing: Animals are also killed in various laboratory tests for research, cosmetics, and drug testing purposes. The number of animals used for these purposes varies and is difficult to quantify accurately.
It is important to note that these figures are just estimates and may not represent the full scope of animal deaths caused by human activities. The killing of animals for various purposes raises ethical and moral concerns, leading to debates about animal rights and the humane treatment of animals.