Types and Characteristics of Domestic and Wild Animals

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What is the main difference between domesticated and wild animals?

  • Their size and color
  • Their habitat and method of finding food (correct)
  • Their ability to be trained
  • Their dependence on humans for survival

What is a characteristic of domesticated animals?

  • They have adapted to living in controlled environments (correct)
  • They are carnivorous
  • They are independent and autonomous
  • They are only found in the wild

What is a type of domesticated animal known for its ability to be trained?

  • Birds
  • Dogs (correct)
  • Cats
  • Fish

What type of wild animal is a lion?

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What do all domesticated animals have in common?

<p>They depend on humans for their survival (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of animals eat both meat and plants?

<p>Omnivores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of wild animals?

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What is the role of wild animals in our ecosystem?

<p>To maintain ecological balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of understanding the differences between domestic and wild animals?

<p>To promote the preservation of nature and animal welfare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between domestication and conservation?

<p>They are opposite sides of the same coin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Domesticated Animals

Animals that have been bred and adapted to live with humans in controlled environments, often for specific purposes.

Wild Animals

Animals that live independently in their natural habitats, relying on their own instincts for survival.

Domestication

The ability to live and thrive in controlled environments created by humans.

Wildness

The state of living independently in a natural environment, relying on natural resources for survival.

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Carnivores

Animals that primarily eat meat.

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Herbivores

Animals that primarily eat plants.

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Omnivores

Animals that eat both meat and plants.

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Domestication Dependency

The state of depending on humans for survival, often through food, shelter, and care.

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Ecological Balance

The natural balance and interconnectedness within ecosystems, maintained through the interactions of plants, animals, and their environment.

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Conservation

The practice of protecting and managing wild animal populations and their habitats.

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Study Notes

Characteristics of Domesticated and Wild Animals

Domesticated Animals

  • Adapted to living in controlled environments like homes or farms
  • Depend on humans for food, care, and protection
  • Socialization: many domesticated animals have developed the ability to interact with humans and other animals

Types of Domesticated Animals

  • Dogs: loyal, trainable, and popular as companions
  • Cats: independent, agile, valued for their company and ability to hunt rodents
  • Birds: canaries, parrots, and other species are prized for their singing and colorful plumage
  • Fish: various species kept in aquariums, appreciated for their beauty and calming presence
  • Rodents: hamsters, rabbits, and guinea pigs can be kept as pets

Wild Animals

  • Live in their natural habitats, un-domesticated and autonomous
  • Survival dependent on hunting, hiding, and defending against predators

Types of Wild Animals

  • Carnivores: lions, tigers, and wolves that hunt for food
  • Herbivores: deer, elephants, and wild rabbits that eat plants
  • Omnivores: bears and wild boars that eat both meat and plants
  • Birds: eagles, hawks, and wild songbirds
  • Reptiles and Amphibians: snakes, crocodiles, and frogs

Characteristics of Wild Animals

  • Autonomous and independent
  • Developed instincts for survival, hunting, and self-defense
  • Adapted to a wide range of ecosystems, from forests to deserts
  • Exhibit natural behaviors and life cycles, such as migrations and mating rituals

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