Let's break it down further: insects make up about 80% of all animals, with beetles being the most abundant. I mean, who knew beetles were so popular? With over 400,000 known species, it's no wonder they're taking over the world, one garden at a time.
Vertebrates, on the other hand, make up a mere 3% of all animals. That's us humans, our pets, and all the creatures with backbones. The remaining 17% consists of invertebrates like squids, octopuses, and other weird and wonderful sea creatures. Who knew the ocean was so full of alien-like beings?
Now, you might be wondering how these numbers are even possible. I mean, have you ever tried to count the number of ants in an anthill? It's like trying to count the number of grains of sand on a beach! But seriously, scientists use complex mathematical models and computer simulations to estimate these numbers.
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