Domestication of Animals and Their Roles

The video tutorial covers the basics of animal science, focusing on the domestication of animals. It begins by defining animal science as the study of animals under human control. The tutorial then delves into the history of domestication, starting with dogs 15,000 years ago, and explains how humans began to use dogs for various purposes. The video further explores the domestication of other animals like sheep, cattle, pigs, and horses. Finally, it discusses the benefits of domesticated animals to humans, including their roles in food production and economic value.

What is one of the primary goals of animal science?

• To study plants under human control

• To understand the behavior of wild animals

• To explore the history of human evolution

• To study animals under the control of humans

Which animal is considered the first to be domesticated by humans?

• Sheep

• Dog

• Horse

• Pig

What was one of the initial uses of dogs by humans?

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Transportation

• Farming

Which of the following animals was NOT mentioned as being domesticated after dogs?

• Horses

• Elephants

• Cattle

• Sheep

How do domesticated animals benefit humans economically?

• By serving as a source of labor

• By increasing biodiversity

• By providing companionship

• By becoming products like hamburgers

What is a key dependency of domesticated animals on humans?

• For entertainment

• For survival

• For migration

• For natural habitat

What is one of the reasons humans began domesticating animals?

• To increase wildlife population

• To improve human diet

• To use them for labor and protection

• To enhance animal diversity