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Ancient Egyptians revered this animal as sacred, associating it with the goddess Bastet and mummifying thousands of them.
This animal provided milk, meat, and wool, and was among the first livestock domesticated in the Fertile Crescent around 10,000 years ago.
Spanish conquistadors brought this animal to the Americas in the 1500s, forever changing Native American cultures and warfare.
This bird was domesticated in Southeast Asia thousands of years ago and is now the most common bird on Earth.
This large bovine was domesticated around 10,000 years ago and became essential for plowing fields and providing dairy products.
This omnivorous animal was domesticated in China around 9,000 years ago and is known for its intelligence and pink skin.
This fluffy animal from South America was domesticated by the Inca and is known for spitting when annoyed.
This aquatic bird was domesticated in China over 4,000 years ago and is known for its orange bill and webbed feet.