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The First Fleet contained the following animals:

  • 18 Turkeys
  • 29 Geese
  • 35 Ducks
  • 122 Fowls
  • 87 Chickens
  • Kittens
  • Puppies
  • 4 Mares
  • 2 Stallions
  • 4 Cows
  • 1 Bull
  • 1 Bull Calf
  • 44 Sheep
  • 19 Goats
  • 32 Hogs
  • 5 Rabbits
  • Gov. Phillip's Greyhounds
  • Rev. Johnson's Cats

Some of these came from England; others, such as most of the stock animals, were purchased from ports along the way.

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