Thousands of years ago, during the process of hunting and gathering, humans began to domesticate wolves to create hunting dogs for their expeditions, and they also domesticated dogs for companionship and as guardians of their homes. Additionally, humans started to raise livestock and poultry to secure a food source during the winter months, while also domesticating other species for their strength to assist in farming.
Based on archaeological findings and remnants, scientists have also employed genetic methods to determine the timeline for the domestication of various animal species, which can be primarily categorized into three types:
- Pets (dogs, cats, mice, birds, ornamental fish, etc.) – for companionship and as pets
- Livestock and poultry – for meat, milk, and eggs
- Draft animals (horses, buffalo, cattle, etc.) – for their strength in farming and transporting goods
