Domesticated animals are species that have been tamed and bred by humans for various purposes such as food, labor, or companionship. They have adapted to live alongside humans and are no longer fully wild.
Related terms
Livestock: These are domesticated animals raised on farms for their meat, milk, eggs, or other resources.
Selective breeding: This process involves intentionally choosing certain traits in domesticated animals to enhance specific characteristics over generations.
Animal husbandry: The science and practice of breeding, caring for, and managing domesticated animals for human use.