Domestication Syndrome

Domestication Syndrome refers to a set of physical and behavioral traits that commonly develop in animals that have been domesticated over generations. These traits may include smaller skulls, shorter snouts, and changes in color patterns, as well as more docile behavior. The syndrome is thought to arise from selective breeding and changes in the animals’ environments. It highlights how domestication influences not just the utility of animals but also their appearance and temperament, ultimately making them more suited to living alongside humans. This concept helps understand the evolutionary impact of human interaction with different animal species.