Over 8 Million Species

How many different species of animals exist in the world The latest estimate, about 8.7 million, makes my head twirl To catalogue them here Take bout a thousand years Majority haven't been catalogued, my head's in a whirl
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Sivey Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 4:04 AM
I'm back! I get 2 hrs to use the computer a day. For now I'm using them for Poetry Soup! Next week I'm back in class, so I'll have to have Emma get back on for the Soup! Anyway, this is a fantastic poem my friend! Another fabulous write, blaring with delight, wonderful piece, glorious in every way! I love it! Great Work!!
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 7:36 AM
Take it easy my friend... we'll still be here! But it sure is great to hear from you and to know you're on the road to recovery!!!
Cresswell Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 9:02 AM
Too true Jack. It pains me to think that there is a wondrous creature that may disappear by our hand and we would't even know of its existence. I enjoy reading your lips about nature.
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2017 at 7:34 AM
Lips are good!!!
Cresswell Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Lims not lips my fingers betray me.damn!
Ellison Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 9:27 AM
I was totally unaware there were so many! Thanks dear friend... love, Jackson xxx
Flats Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 8:42 AM
Whirling and spinning around//Lots of critters on the ground//Lots of species//lots of feces//Not to mention a lot of sound. WHIRL ON JACKSONIAN!!!
Ellison Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 8:56 AM
Trust you to mention the feces!!! LOL Was blown away when I read this... thought there was at least 25!!!! HANG IN THERE JJ!!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 7:38 AM
My eyes leak as we make em extinct before we meet :o
Ellison Avatar
September 1, 2017 at 7:45 AM
So sad! xxx
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