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The Domestication Of Dogs And Cats
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-22
The Domestication Of Dogs And Cats written by Charles River and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-22 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading "Isn't it strange that, our being such an intelligent primate, we didn't domesticate chimpanzees as companions instead? Why did we choose wolves even though they are strong enough to maim or kill us?" - Wolfgang Schleidt As the oft-repeated and invariably accurate pearl of wisdom goes, a dog truly is man's best friend. For a long time, people have almost universally loved dogs, and it seems to have been that way for at least tens of thousands of years. When affection is abundantly and consistently expressed, this pure, unspoken, wholesome love is one that is very much requited, and then some. This bond can be demonstrated by the mere existence of pet keepers who unironically refer to themselves as "dog parents," not merely "dog owners." Of course, this camaraderie between man and dog did not materialize overnight. Quite the contrary, the relationship between people and dogs gradually evolved and steadily strengthened over several millennia, following a premise best summed up by the dog's metamorphosis from a predator to a lifelong companion. Apart from friendship and companionship, dogs may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and they have been trained to provide loyal and competent service in a variety of fields, ranging from seeing-eye dogs to vest-wearing police partners, among other lines of work. Mankind's obsession with felines is an enigma in and of itself. Unlike dogs, famously known as man's most excitable, trustworthy, and loyal friend, cats are oftentimes indifferent, guarded, and yet finicky little furry creatures who only yearn for attention and affection when one is neck-deep in work or otherwise preoccupied. And still, people adore them all the same. In a recent poll that surveyed 600 American college students, 60% of the participants identified themselves as "dog lovers," whereas only 11% pledged their love for cats. The remaining 29% regarded themselves as fans of both critters or fans of neither. Be that as it may, there is said to be anywhere between a staggering 88=94 million pet cats in the United States alone, which eclipses the roughly 84-90 million pet dogs in the country. In the same breath, while more households around the world share a roof with a canine companion, as reflected in the results of this particular survey and most other similar polls, more cat owners have taken it upon themselves to look after more than one pet. This just goes to show that the passion that cat lovers have for their feline friends is evidently comparable with, if not arguably greater than that of dog lovers as a whole. The Domestication of Dogs and Cats: The History and Legacy of People's Favorite Pets examines the origins of the species and how they formed bonds with humans. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the domestication of dogs and cats like never before.
Leaving The Wild The Unnatural History Of Dogs Cats Cows And Horses
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Author : Gavin Ehringer
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-12-05
Leaving The Wild The Unnatural History Of Dogs Cats Cows And Horses written by Gavin Ehringer and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-05 with Nature categories.
A thought-provoking and surprising book that explores the ever-evolving relationship between humans and domesticated animals. The domestication of animals changed the course of human history. But what about the animals who abandoned their wild existence in exchange for our care and protection? Domestication has proven to be a wildly successful survival strategy. But this success has not been without its drawbacks. A modern dairy cow’s daily energy output equals that of a Tour de France rider. Feral cats overpopulate urban areas. And our methods of breeding horses and dogs have resulted in debilitating and sometimes lethal genetic diseases. But these problems and more can be addressed, if we have the will and the compassion. Human values and choices determine an animal’s lot in life even before he or she is born. Just as a sculptor’s hands shape clay, so human values shape our animals—for good and or ill. The little-examined, yet omnipresent act of breeding lies at the core of Gavin Ehringer's eye-opening book. You’ll meet cows cloned from steaks, a Quarter horse stallion valued at $7.5 million, Chinese dogs that glow in the dark, and visit a Denver cat show featuring naked cats and other cuddly mutants. Is this what the animals bargained for all those millennia ago, when they first joined us by the fire?
The Domestication Of Cats
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-21
The Domestication Of Cats written by Charles River and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-21 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Mankind's obsession with felines is an enigma in and of itself. Unlike dogs, famously known as man's most excitable, trustworthy, and loyal friend, cats are oftentimes indifferent, guarded, and yet finicky little furry creatures who only yearn for attention and affection when one is neck-deep in work or otherwise preoccupied. And still, people adore them all the same. In a recent poll that surveyed 600 American college students, 60% of the participants identified themselves as "dog lovers," whereas only 11% pledged their love for cats. The remaining 29% regarded themselves as fans of both critters or fans of neither. Be that as it may, there is said to be anywhere between a staggering 88=94 million pet cats in the United States alone, which eclipses the roughly 84-90 million pet dogs in the country. In the same breath, while more households around the world share a roof with a canine companion, as reflected in the results of this particular survey and most other similar polls, more cat owners have taken it upon themselves to look after more than one pet. This just goes to show that the passion that cat lovers have for their feline friends is evidently comparable with, if not arguably greater than that of dog lovers as a whole. The Domestication of Cats: The History of the Only Domesticated Felidae Species and Their Relationship with Humans examines the origins of this exceptional bond, including scientific and mythical theories, and explores how cats were domesticated. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the domestication of cats like never before.
In The Light Of Evolution
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Author : National Academy of Sciences
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
In The Light Of Evolution written by National Academy of Sciences and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Science categories.
The Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academy of Sciences address scientific topics of broad and current interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Each year, four or five such colloquia are scheduled, typically two days in length and international in scope. Colloquia are organized by a member of the Academy, often with the assistance of an organizing committee, and feature presentations by leading scientists in the field and discussions with a hundred or more researchers with an interest in the topic. Colloquia presentations are recorded and posted on the National Academy of Sciences Sackler colloquia website and published on CD-ROM. These Colloquia are made possible by a generous gift from Mrs. Jill Sackler, in memory of her husband, Arthur M. Sackler.
The Animal Attraction
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Author : Jonica Newby
language : en
Publisher: ABC Enterprises(Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Release Date : 1999
The Animal Attraction written by Jonica Newby and has been published by ABC Enterprises(Australian Broadcasting Corporation) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Animals and civilization categories.
Why is it that of all the animals human beings have domesticated, the longest and most enduring connection has been with dogs and cats? How have we physically shaped each other and influence each other's language and cultures? This authoritative book looks at the whole relationship between domestic pets and their human owners.
The Dog
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Author : Michael W. Fox
language : en
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
Release Date : 1978
The Dog written by Michael W. Fox and has been published by Dogwise Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Animal behavior categories.
The Dog: Its Domestication and Behavior by Dr. Michael W. Fox was one of the first and most important studies of hows dogs became domesticated and how that process impacted the behavior we see in our pets today.
The Domestication Of Dogs
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-12
The Domestication Of Dogs written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-12 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading "Isn't it strange that, our being such an intelligent primate, we didn't domesticate chimpanzees as companions instead? Why did we choose wolves even though they are strong enough to maim or kill us?" - Wolfgang Schleidt As the oft-repeated and invariably accurate pearl of wisdom goes, a dog truly is man's best friend. For a long time, people have almost universally loved dogs, and it seems to have been that way for at least tens of thousands of years. When affection is abundantly and consistently expressed, this pure, unspoken, wholesome love is one that is very much requited, and then some. This bond can be demonstrated by the mere existence of pet keepers who unironically refer to themselves as "dog parents," not merely "dog owners." Of course, this camaraderie between man and dog did not materialize overnight. Quite the contrary, the relationship between people and dogs gradually evolved and steadily strengthened over several millennia, following a premise best summed up by the dog's metamorphosis from a predator to a lifelong companion. Apart from friendship and companionship, dogs may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and they have been trained to provide loyal and competent service in a variety of fields, ranging from seeing-eye dogs to vest-wearing police partners, among other lines of work. The Domestication of Dogs: The History of Dogs' Genetic Divergence from Wolves and the Origins of Their Relationship with Humans examines the origins of this exceptional bond, including scientific and mythical theories, and explores how wolves gave rise to a new species marked by hundreds of breeds. It also looks at the cultural roles that canines have played around the world throughout the ages. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the domestication of dogs like never before.
Domesticated Animals
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Author : Nathaniel Shaler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-25
Domesticated Animals written by Nathaniel Shaler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-25 with categories.
Ancestry of the Domesticated Dogs.-Early Uses of the Animal: Variations induced by Civilization.-Shepherd-dogs: their Peculiarities; other Breeds.-Possible Intellectual Advances.-Evils of Specialized Breeding.-Likeness of Emotions of Dogs to those of Man: Comparison with other Domesticated Animals.-Modes of Expression of Emotions in Dogs.-Future Development of this Species.-Comparison of Dogs and Cats as regards Intelligence and Position in Relation to Man. It is an interesting fact that the first creature which man won to domesticity was made captive and friend for the sake of companionship rather than for any grosser profit. The dog was, the world over, the first living possession of man beyond the limits of his own kindred.
The Process Of Animal Domestication
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Author : Marcelo Sánchez-Villagra
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2022-01-18
The Process Of Animal Domestication written by Marcelo Sánchez-Villagra and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-18 with Science categories.
The first modern scholarly synthesis of animal domestication Across the globe and at different times in the past millennia, the evolutionary history of domesticated animals has been greatly affected by the myriad, complex, and diverse interactions humans have had with the animals closest to them. The Process of Animal Domestication presents a broad synthesis of this subject, from the rich biology behind the initial stages of domestication to how the creation of breeds reflects cultural and societal transformations that have impacted the biosphere. Marcelo Sánchez-Villagra draws from a wide range of fields, including evolutionary biology, zooarchaeology, ethnology, genetics, developmental biology, and evolutionary morphology to provide a fresh perspective to this classic topic. Relying on various conceptual and technical tools, he examines the natural history of phenotypes and their developmental origins. He presents case studies involving mammals, birds, fish, and insect species, and he highlights the importance of domestication for the comprehension of evolution, anatomy, ontogeny, and dozens of fundamental biological processes. Bringing together the most current developments, The Process of Animal Domestication will interest a wide range of readers, from evolutionary biologists, developmental biologists, and geneticists to anthropologists and archaeologists.
Domesticated Animals
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Author : Nathaniel Shaler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-25
Domesticated Animals written by Nathaniel Shaler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-25 with categories.
Ancestry of the Domesticated Dogs.-Early Uses of the Animal: Variations induced by Civilization.-Shepherd-dogs: their Peculiarities; other Breeds.-Possible Intellectual Advances.-Evils of Specialized Breeding.-Likeness of Emotions of Dogs to those of Man: Comparison with other Domesticated Animals.-Modes of Expression of Emotions in Dogs.-Future Development of this Species.-Comparison of Dogs and Cats as regards Intelligence and Position in Relation to Man. It is an interesting fact that the first creature which man won to domesticity was made captive and friend for the sake of companionship rather than for any grosser profit. The dog was, the world over, the first living possession of man beyond the limits of his own kindred.