Describe the History and Domestication of Small Animals Small Animal Management Taken From: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/453505/pet

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Today we will explain the history and domestication of small animals Objective Today we will explain the history and domestication of small animals

History of Small Animals Throughout history, animals have played a key role in human life We have depended upon animals for Food Clothing Transportation There is a symbiotic relationships between small animals and humans

Prehistoric Animals People initially viewed animals as a source of food and used skins for clothing The first animal to go from prey to pet (domesticated)was the wolf about 14,000 years ago People discovered that young wolf cubs could be trained They were used for hunting, guarding and herding. Evidence exists that some were even pets.

Prehistoric Pet Evidence 12,000 years ago Paleolithic tomb in Northern Israel Human was buried with a small dog The dead person’s hand had been arranged so it rested on the animal’s shoulder What do you think?

Ancient Civilizations As people evolved from nomadic hunters to settled farmers about 8,000 years ago, animals changed too Working dogs were valued Cats became accepted as pets because the ate mice Birds of prey were used in hunting Small animals became pets starting with the Pharaohs of Egypt, Chinese Emperors, Greek and Roman nobility.

The Middle Ages (1300-1500) In medieval Europe, pet keeping was popular among the aristocracy and senior church clergy Lap dogs were fashionable with ladies Male nobles preferred hunting dogs and falcons Dog breeding spread throughout Europe as different types of hounds were developed for hunting specific animals

In Victorian Times (1800-1900) Pet keeping wasn’t generally accepted until the end of the 17th century It wasn’t common with the middle class until the late 18th century One of the first competitive dog shows took place in Britain in 1859 for the Pointer and Setter breeds Pets were not considered appropriate for lower class people

Pets in Modern Society Pets now have a number of roles Taken From: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/453505/pet Pets now have a number of roles Ornamental Status Symbol (Paris Hilton) Helpers (Seeing Eye Dogs) Companions (Family Pet) Companionship is the number one reason for pet ownership. Growing awareness of positive effects the pet to person relationship can have on human health and well being

Activity Create a timeline of the evolution of pets Be sure to include each of the following time periods Prehistoric Ancient Civilizations Middle Ages Victorian Times Modern Society

Evaluation What does the term Domestication mean? Describe a symbiotic relationship between animals and humans. Name one time period and the use of small animals at that time.

Today we explained the history and domestication of small animals Summary Today we explained the history and domestication of small animals

References Domestication of small animals: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/453505/pet The Evolution of Pet Ownership: http://www.pedigree.com/All-Things-Dog/Article-Library/The-Evolution-of-Pet-Ownership.aspx

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