The history of domestication
It is not known exactly when and how the domestication of animals began. There is also almost no mention in historical sources. It is believed that people dating back to the Stone Age have already tamed almost all the animals that are used now. Sheep, cows, horses and other animals are often mentioned in the Bible and many other cultural memorials. This indicates that agricultural and pastoral industries have been developed. If we talk about pets, then dogs were the very first. At the beginni...
The history of domestication
It is not known exactly when and how the domestication of animals began. There is also almost no mention in historical sources. It is believed that people dating back to the Stone Age have already tamed almost all the animals that are used now. Sheep, cows, horses and other animals are often mentioned in the Bible and many other cultural memorials. This indicates that agricultural and pastoral industries have been developed. If we talk about pets, then dogs were the very first. At the beginni...
Selection
The main feature of breeding pets is the presence of a huge variety of their qualities. Breeders use them to breed different breeds. Thanks to the work of researchers, such breeds of pets have been bred for several centuries that it is impossible to recognize the original animal in them. As an example: Berkshire and Yorkshire pig breeds, English heavy truck and steed, Southdown and Leicester sheep, short-horned cow. Breeders were able to give some species the desired heredity.
Selection
The main feature of breeding pets is the presence of a huge variety of their qualities. Breeders use them to breed different breeds. Thanks to the work of researchers, such breeds of pets have been bred for several centuries that it is impossible to recognize the original animal in them. As an example: Berkshire and Yorkshire pig breeds, English heavy truck and steed, Southdown and Leicester sheep, short-horned cow. Breeders were able to give some species the desired heredity.
Exotic pets
Such animals are kept by people at home and are considered very rare or unusual. Any wild or unique animal should be considered exotic. However, many species, such as reptiles, rodents or amphibians, have been living in people's homes for too long, so they have ceased to be exotic. An "exotic" is also often referred to as a species that is not characteristic of a particular area. From a legal point of view, the definition of the term "exotic animal" occurs according to local legislation.
Exotic pets
Such animals are kept by people at home and are considered very rare or unusual. Any wild or unique animal should be considered exotic. However, many species, such as reptiles, rodents or amphibians, have been living in people's homes for too long, so they have ceased to be exotic. An "exotic" is also often referred to as a species that is not characteristic of a particular area. From a legal point of view, the definition of the term "exotic animal" occurs according to local legislation.
Types of pets
Conventionally, pets are divided into two large groups: pets (pets, companions); agricultural. The first group includes a wide variety of animals that a person keeps at home in order to get positive emotions. These species include cats, dogs, rodents, fish and others. Farm animals are raised mainly for material gain. They provide food (milk, eggs, meat) and various materials (wool, leather, down).
Types of pets
Conventionally, pets are divided into two large groups: pets (pets, companions); agricultural. The first group includes a wide variety of animals that a person keeps at home in order to get positive emotions. These species include cats, dogs, rodents, fish and others. Farm animals are raised mainly for material gain. They provide food (milk, eggs, meat) and various materials (wool, leather, down).
Who are pets?
Animals domesticated by humans are called pets. People keep them, provide food, shelter and necessary care. For humans, such animals provide various material benefits and services, but they can also be companions that brighten up leisure time. Many of the pets are able to reproduce easily and quickly. By breeding, it is possible to control the signs that animals will pass on to their descendants, as well as limit or, conversely, increase the birth rate. Pets can be kept both in special buildi...
Who are pets?
Animals domesticated by humans are called pets. People keep them, provide food, shelter and necessary care. For humans, such animals provide various material benefits and services, but they can also be companions that brighten up leisure time. Many of the pets are able to reproduce easily and quickly. By breeding, it is possible to control the signs that animals will pass on to their descendants, as well as limit or, conversely, increase the birth rate. Pets can be kept both in special buildi...
