How many animals have died in pompeii?

While exact numbers are difficult to determine, estimates suggest that thousands of animals perished in Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Archaeological findings indicate remains of various animals, including dogs, horses, and livestock, which suffered from the volcanic ash and pyroclastic flows. Many of these animals were left behind by their owners or trapped in the chaos of the eruption. Overall, the catastrophic event had a profound impact on both human and animal life in the city.