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What makes mice and rats so afraid of ferrets?
Ferrets are strict carnivores - meat eaters and have been used for centuries for rodent extermination. Survival instincts. Ferrets were bred and domesticated to kill rats, better then cats can because they go after them in the actual holes.
Why did your ferret bite your rabbit?
Ferrets are predatory carnivores. In the wild, polecats (from which ferrets were domesticated from) would hunt and kill rabbits, and this instinct is not something that can be bred out of the species.
What are ferrets bred with?
Ferrets are only bred with other ferrets
Why were ferrets domesticated?
The history of the ferret's domestication is uncertain, like that of most other domestic animals, but it is likely that ferrets have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years.They are still used for hunting rabbits in some parts of the world today, but increasingly they are being kept simply as pets. It is known that the Roman's used ferrets for hunting rabbits. When the Roman Army was invading Europe they introduced rabbits for food purposes and brought along the ferrets for rabbit hunting
Without genetic engineering horses would have been domesticated?
Horses were domesticated long before the concept of genetic engineering was even selective breeding.
Will a domesticated ferret kill a rabbit?
No. Even if the ferret didn't mean to hurt the rabbit it is very likely that it will because ferrets are rough (nip and scratch) when they play. It would not be advised to let the two play with one another
Why is the silkworm endangered?
The silkworm is not endangered; in fact, it is a domesticated insect that is widely cultivated for its silk production. Silkworms are intentionally bred in controlled environments to cater to the demand for silk textiles.
In the last 4000 years have any animals been domesticated?
Yes, over the last 4000 years, many animals have been domesticated including dogs, cats, horses, cows, pigs, and chickens. These domesticated animals have been bred and raised by humans for various purposes such as companionship, work, food, and clothing.
When was the rat domesticated?
Rats have not been formally domesticated like dogs or cats. However, they have been bred in captivity for research, pets, and as feeders for reptiles. Wild rats still exist and are not considered domesticated in the traditional sense.
What are Neat Cattle?
Neat cattle refer to domesticated cattle that have been bred for specific purposes such as milk production, meat production, or as draft animals. They are typically well-groomed and kept in good condition for their intended use.
Are giant squids domesticated or trained or bred in captivity?
no.
In the last 4000 years how many new species of animals have been domesticated?
Approximately 23 mammal and 72 bird species have been domesticated in the last 4000 years. This includes animals such as dogs, cats, cows, and chickens that have been selectively bred and adapted for human purposes like companionship, food, and labor.
