The Real Number of Animals Aboard Noah’s Ark

The tale of Noah and his ark, a popular subject for movies and children’s stories, raises questions about its truth. Did Noah really take just two of every animal on earth onto his boat, or is there more to this story?

According to research, Noah would have needed to accommodate 3,000 animals aboard his ark, accounting for 1,500 different living and extinct species requiring a pair each. This figure doesn’t even begin to cover the logistical nightmare of gathering and fitting such a vast number of creatures on a single vessel.