domesticated animals

Domesticated animals are species that humans have selectively bred and acclimated over generations for specific traits, making them comfortable and useful around humans. Unlike wild animals, domesticated animals usually depend on humans for shelter, food, and care, and have adapted to coexist peacefully with people. Examples include dogs, cats, cattle, and chickens. This process benefits both humans, who gain companionship, work assistance, and resources, and animals, which often receive a safe environment and care. Domestication involves changes in behavior, physiology, and genetics, enabling animals to thrive in human-influenced environments.