The Domestic Water Buffalo or Domestic Asian Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is abundant in Asia, and widely used in South America, southern Europe and elsewhere. It is a large ungulate and a member of the bovine subfamily. There are established feral populations in northern Australia but the dwindling true wild populations are thought to survive in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Thailand. All the domestic varieties and breeds descend from one common ancestor, the wild Asian water buffalo, which is now an endangered species.

Domestic Water Buffalo

The Domestic Water Buffalo or Domestic Asian Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is abundant in Asia, and…

The Angora cat, a breed of domestic cat.

Angora Cat

The Angora cat, a breed of domestic cat.

A domestic cat.

Domestic Cat

A domestic cat.

Measuring twenty-six inches in height, the kulm cock is believed to have been brought from Java or Sumatra.

Kulm Rooster

Measuring twenty-six inches in height, the kulm cock is believed to have been brought from Java or Sumatra.

The black cormorant averages about three feet in length, and is found in Greenland, as well as a long the coasts of Asia, Europe, and North America. In some countries it was domesticated, and trained to fish for its masters.

Black cormorant

The black cormorant averages about three feet in length, and is found in Greenland, as well as a long…

A cow's head, in a frame of branches.

Head of Cow

A cow's head, in a frame of branches.

"In domestic architecture the tendency has been to quit picturesque irregularity for a more formal and more dignified treatment. Such a house as Norman Shaw's "Cragside," build in the earlier part of our period, however its picturesque treatment may still be admired, would hardly be build now on a large scale; its architect himself has of late years shown a preference for a symmetrical and regular treatment of house architecture sometimes to the extent of making the mansion look too like a barrack." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Cragside

"In domestic architecture the tendency has been to quit picturesque irregularity for a more formal and…

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Dog

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Dog

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Dog

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Dog

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Dog

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Dog facing left.

Dog

Dog facing left.

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Eskimo Dog

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Eskimo Dog

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

Scottish Terrier

Domesticated dogs are found in every region of the world. There are multiple breeds of dogs.

A breed of domestic goat.

Angora Goat

A breed of domestic goat.

The Goldfish, Carassius auratus, was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated, and is still one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish and water garden fish. A relatively small member of the carp family, the goldfish is a domesticated version of a dark-gray/brown carp native to East Asia. It was first domesticated in China and introduced to Europe in the late 17th century. Goldfish can grow to a maximum length of 23 inches (159 cm) and a maximum weight of 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg), although this is rare; few goldfish reach even half this size. The oldest recorded goldfish lived to 49 years, but most household goldfish generally live only six to eight years, due to being kept in bowls.

Gold Fish

The Goldfish, Carassius auratus, was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated, and is still one of…

Hand-shadow of Dog

Dog

Hand-shadow of Dog

This inkstand is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style. It is made of part gold, part silver, gilt and enamel. There is a bird in the front that is attacking a dragon. The groups of figures in the back signify moral Christian Virtues and domestic scenes.

Inkstand

This inkstand is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style. It is made of part gold, part…

Mostly red, the purple-capped lory is a rare species known for its docility.

Purple-Capped lory

Mostly red, the purple-capped lory is a rare species known for its docility.

A domesticated red and blue macaw, perched above a pair of dogs.

Red and Blue Macaw

A domesticated red and blue macaw, perched above a pair of dogs.

A housemaid or chambermaid.

House Maid

A housemaid or chambermaid.

An illustration of a man sitting with two dogs in front of him.

Man with Two Dogs

An illustration of a man sitting with two dogs in front of him.

The European house-martin, which has an affinity for living in the vicinity of man.

European House Martin

The European house-martin, which has an affinity for living in the vicinity of man.

A species of rodent that is commonly found as a household pet.

Guinea Pig

A species of rodent that is commonly found as a household pet.

This swift prefers to build its nest under the eaves of houses, in holes around steeples, in old towers, and in walls.

Common European Swift

This swift prefers to build its nest under the eaves of houses, in holes around steeples, in old towers,…

A male turkey, sitting in front of a barn.

Turkey

A male turkey, sitting in front of a barn.

An illustration of a domestic turtle-dove.

Domestic turtle-dove

An illustration of a domestic turtle-dove.