Task 2 Intro evo domesti by Suzanne Held https://padlet.com/suzanneheld/aznk5dyy1f0qsdi7 Domestication history of dogs vs cats: What differences (and maybe similarities?) are important to understanding how they live, behave, and should be kept today? en-us 2020-10-18 21:57:40 UTC 2025-09-26 08:48:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/suzanneheld/aznk5dyy1f0qsdi7/wish/3605530665 cats were domesticated primarily for rodent control with hunting instincts whereas dogs were more for companions

]]> 2025-09-26 08:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanneheld/aznk5dyy1f0qsdi7/wish/3605530665 https://padlet.com/suzanneheld/aznk5dyy1f0qsdi7/wish/3605531548 Dogs were domesticated much earlier than cats for their use in hunting and protection. Cats essentially domesticated themselves as they formed a commensal relationship with humans. Grain stores attracted rodents and rodents were food for the cats, so they began to act as pest control. They adapted to lower their own stress responses around humans in the knowledge that they will be able to gain a meal. This is different to dogs who were selectively bred by humans for their traits and characteristics.

]]> 2025-09-26 08:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/suzanneheld/aznk5dyy1f0qsdi7/wish/3605531548 https://padlet.com/suzanneheld/aznk5dyy1f0qsdi7/wish/3605534142 Dogs: 15,000-40,000 years ago

Cats: 9,000 -12,00- years ago

Cats:

  • 'self-domesticated' due to grain stores within human settlements

  • humans benefitted from the decrease in rodents when cats were present


Dogs:

  • domesticated as a companion for hunting and guarding


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