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Domesticated animals were likely kept for practical reasons, such as food sources, for work or for protection. It may feel natural to assume that the first species to be...
Sep 27, 2015 · Our modern lifestyles would not be possible without the domestication of animals. When did humans start to have pets? Why did pets and other domestic animals begin to matter?
Oct 30, 2023 · The journey of pets through history is a fascinating one. Ancient Egyptians revered cats and considered them sacred, providing them with the utmost care and protection. In ancient Rome, dogs were highly regarded and served as loyal companions. As civilizations evolved, so did the roles of pets.
Nov 3, 2021 · Early signs of domestication date back to 33,000 years ago and unambiguously domesticated dogs are common in the archaeological record beginning 15,000 years ago. The pairing makes for a striking case in coevolution — no other species has been so thoroughly integrated into human society.
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The analysis reveals that dog domestication can be traced back 11,000 years, to the end of the last Ice Age. This confirms that dogs were domesticated before any other known species.
Mar 23, 2021 · What is domestication and how did dogs become household pets? Domestication is when humans take reproductive control over another species and direct its reproduction in a certain way.
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Jun 2, 2016 · The question, ‘Where do domestic dogs come from?’, has vexed scholars for a very long time. Some argue that humans first domesticated wolves in Europe, while others claim this happened in Central Asia or China. A new paper, published in Science, suggests that all these claims may be right.
