Domestication of animals is the process by which wild animals are tamed or bred under human control for various purposes such as companionship, labor, transportation, or food production. It involves selectively breeding animals over generations to develop traits that are desired by humans.
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Selective Breeding: Selective breeding is a technique used in domestication where humans choose specific animals with desired traits to reproduce, gradually changing the population's genetic makeup over time.
Pastoralism: Pastoralism is a type of agriculture that relies on the herding and management of domesticated animals like sheep or cattle. It was an important practice during the Neolithic revolution.
Animal Husbandry: Animal husbandry refers to the care, breeding, and management of domesticated animals for various purposes. It includes activities such as feeding, sheltering, and protecting animals from diseases or predators.