Why did the native cultures of north and south America had no draft animals or cattle?

Answer 1

Native cultures in North and South America developed without draft animals or cattle primarily due to the absence of suitable domesticated species in their environments. While some animals, like llamas and alpacas in the Andes, were domesticated, many large mammals were either not amenable to domestication or became extinct before human arrival. Additionally, cultural practices and geography influenced their reliance on hunting, gathering, and agriculture that didn't necessitate draft animals. This led to diverse ways of life that adapted to their unique surroundings without the use of cattle or other draft animals.