Domestic Animals

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  • čas přidán 16. 10. 2023
  • Domestic animals are species of animals that have been selectively bred and raised by humans for various purposes, such as companionship, work, food, or other practical uses. These animals have undergone generations of selective breeding to make them more suitable for living alongside humans. Here are some common examples of domestic animals:
    Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris): Dogs are one of the first domesticated animals and serve various roles, including as pets, working dogs, and service animals.
    Cats (Felis catus): Cats are often kept as pets for their companionship and pest control abilities.
    Cattle (Bos taurus): Cattle are raised for their meat, milk, and sometimes as working animals in agriculture.
    Horses (Equus ferus caballus): Horses have been domesticated for riding, work, and sport.
    Pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus): Pigs are commonly raised for their meat, known as pork.
    Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus): Chickens are kept for their eggs and meat.
    Sheep (Ovis aries): Sheep are raised for their wool, meat (lamb and mutton), and milk.
    Goats (Capra aegagrus hircus): Goats are kept for their milk, meat, and sometimes their fur.
    Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus): Ducks are raised for their eggs and meat.
    Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo): Turkeys are bred for their meat, particularly for holiday feasts.
    Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): Rabbits are kept as pets and for their meat and fur.
    Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus): Guinea pigs are popular as small pets.
    Llamas and Alpacas: These South American camelids are raised for their fiber (wool) and sometimes used as pack animals.
    Bees (Apis mellifera): Bees are kept for honey production and pollination of crops.
    Camels (Camelus dromedarius and Camelus bactrianus): Camels are domesticated for transportation and as a source of milk, meat, and hides, particularly in arid regions.
    Donkeys (Equus africanus asinus) and Mules: Donkeys are used for work and transportation, while mules are hybrid animals bred from a donkey and a horse.
    These animals have been adapted to coexist with humans in various environments, serving essential roles in agriculture, transportation, companionship, and food production. The domestication of these animals has been a critical aspect of human civilization and has contributed to the development of societies worldwide.

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