Domestication

What is the main reason the majority of house pets were domesticated?

• Companionship

• Entertainment

• Work

• Food

Which domestication pathway came into existence based on animals benefiting from humans?

• Prey Pathway

• Direct Pathway

• Commensal Pathway

• Mutual Pathway

Which of the following is a common job for dogs?

• Surgeon

• Police K9

• Barber

• Rapper

What was the main reason we domesticated the horse?

• Companionship

• Work

• Entertainment

• Food

What are the four main categories for domestication?

• work, companionship, loyalty, entertainment

• work, companionship, entertainment, pets

• work, admiration, companionship, food

• work, companionship, entertainment, food

What is the name of the animal who is the originator for all domestic dogs?

• Canis Familiaris

• Canus Catus

• Canis Lupus

• Canis Orinus

Select the correct pathway that matches the definition.

Animals are sought out for their qualities that could benefit humans. This pathways allows for selective breeding and human control.

• Direct Pathway

• Commensal Pathway

• Prey Pathway

Animals that were commonly human prey, were raised in captivity to make hunting easier.

• Prey Pathway

• Direct Pathway

• Commensal Pathway

True or False, All domestic cats were domesticated from the Catus Sylvestris Lybica.

• True

• False

What is one reason an animal COULD NOT be domesticated?

• The animal is too social

• The animal is too big

• The animal is not pretty enough

• The animal is a picky eater