USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Goats were probably the first animals to be domesticated, followed closely by sheep. In Southeast Asia, chickens also were domesticated about 10, 000 years ago. Later, people began domesticating larger animals, such as oxen or horses, for plowing and transportation. These are known as beasts of burden.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. Our dates show that cattle and pigs were first domesticated in Europe. Sheep, which were thought to have become extinct in Europe during the terminal Pleistocene, also appear first in Europe.

Detailed explanation-3: -Over 6-thousand mammal species exist in the world, however, only 14 mammals have been domesticated. Of these 14 only 5 species are considered “major” because they are the ones necessary for farming, which are: cattle, sheep, goat, pig, and horse.

Detailed explanation-4: -Animals like cows provide us with dairy products, goats with meat, chickens with eggs and meat. Cows, buffalo and horses are used as a medium for transportation. Dogs and cats provide us with companionship, dogs also provide protection.