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Animal Domestication and Its Effects

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Wolf to Dog Domestication

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Led to behavioral traits favoring tameness, loyalty, and obedience.

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Wild boar to Domestic Pig

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Resulted in increased docility and higher fertility rates.

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Aurochs to Domestic Cattle

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Created breeds with reduced fear of humans and increased milk production.

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Wildcats to Domestic Cats

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Cats maintain a strong hunting instinct but show social flexibility with humans.

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Teosinte to Maize Domestication

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Teosinte doesn’t reflect an animal but demonstrates plant domestication affecting kernel size and structure.

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Rock Dove to Domestic Pigeon

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Domestic pigeons exhibit a variety of plumage colors and are less fearful of humans.

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Einkorn Wheat Domestication

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Einkorn wheat underwent changes resulting in larger seed size and non-shattering spikes.

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Silver Fox Domestication Experiment

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Foxes became more docile and dogs-like, with floppy ears and curly tails as by-products of domestication.

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Asian Elephant Domestication

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Asian Elephants have been tamed for various tasks but remain a semi-domesticated species.

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Dromedary Camel Domestication

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Camels have been bred for transport, resulting in enhanced endurance and temperament suitable for human interaction.

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Wild Mustard to Cabbage, Broccoli, etc.

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Selective breeding of wild mustard led to diverse vegetables with varying traits like leaf, stem, and flower development.

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Horse Domestication

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Horses were selected for temperament, strength, and speed, resulting in a wide range of breeds.

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Llama and Alpaca Domestication

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Both species were domesticated for their fiber, meat, and as pack animals, and display enhanced docility.

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Rice Domestication

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Rice has seen changes in grain size and stickiness, as well as reduced seed dispersal mechanisms.

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Donkey Domestication

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Donkeys have been bred for endurance, carrying capacity, and manageable temperament.

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Wild Water Buffalo to Domestic Water Buffalo

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Domestic buffaloes have been selected for docility, draft work, and dairy production.

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Barley Domestication

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Domestication led to non-shattering spikes, making barley easier to harvest and a key agricultural crop.

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Wild Goats to Domestic Goats

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Selected for milk, meat, fiber, and their ability to adapt to diverse environments.

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Chicken Domestication from Red Junglefowl

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Chickens have been bred for meat production, egg-laying capacity, and show diverse feathering.

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Guinea Pig Domestication

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Domesticated primarily as a source of meat and for research, guinea pigs are more docile and larger than their wild kin.

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