5 Questions
Which animal did people successfully domesticate many years ago?
Tigers
What is one of the main differences between big cats and house cats?
Ability to be domesticated
According to Jared Diamond, how many big wild mammals passed the test for domestication?
14
What are the five criteria for a successful domestication, according to Jared Diamond?
Easy to feed, produce well in captivity, nice and social animals
Which animal did NOT pass the test for domestication, according to Jared Diamond?
Tigers
Study Notes
The Domestication of House Cats: How Did it Happen?
- House cats share 95.6 percent of their DNA with tigers.
- People successfully domesticated house cats, unlike other attempts with zebras, gazelles, and cheetahs.
- Jared Diamond, a scientist and author, lists failed attempts at domesticating various animals.
- Only 14 out of 148 big wild mammals were successfully domesticated.
- Diamond identifies five criteria for successful domestication.
- These criteria include easy feeding, productive captivity, being generally nice and social animals.
- Domestication of house cats occurred many years ago.
- The domestication process involves understanding what it means for a species to be domesticated.
- Domestication of cats resulted in them becoming pets.
- House cats are different from big cats like tigers, despite their genetic similarities.
- House cats are generally considered adorable, but most people would not want a tiger as a pet.
- Domestication of house cats is a unique and successful example in the history of animal domestication.
Discover the intriguing history of how cats became beloved pets in this fascinating quiz. Explore the domestication process and uncover the factors that led to the taming of these once-wild creatures. Test your knowledge and learn about the unique bond between humans and their feline companions.
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