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Measuring Active and Passive Tameness Separately in Mice

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Animal domesticators.

Rohan M Brooker¹, William E Feeney²

¹Centre for Integrated Ecology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.

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|November 20, 2019

Summary

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Animal domestication is not unique to humans. Research reveals that animals have been domesticating other species for much longer than previously thought, extending our understanding of this biological process.

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Area of Science:

Evolutionary Biology
Animal Behavior
Domestication Studies

Background:

Human history is marked by the domestication of plants, animals, and microbes for various benefits.
The concept of domestication has primarily been explored from a human-centric perspective.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the extent and history of domestication by animals.
To challenge the anthropocentric view of domestication and explore interspecies domestication.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on animal behavior and interspecies interactions.
Analysis of ecological and evolutionary evidence for animal-driven domestication.

Main Results:

Evidence suggests that animals have engaged in domestication processes for millennia.
Examples of animal-led domestication include the management of symbiotic organisms and the influence on prey populations.

Conclusions:

Domestication is a broader biological phenomenon than traditionally recognized, involving non-human actors.
Understanding animal-led domestication offers new insights into evolutionary dynamics and ecological relationships.