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Choice Of Pets In Ancient Times

By George Collins


Pets are tamed animals kept by humans as a means of pleasure or companionship.pet keeping is seen in different cultures and societies. Dogs cats horses birds fish etc are some common choices. Dogs are the most popular and known to be the first domesticated species. They are found in several breeds categorized based on their traits. To name a few German shepherd kite Doberman AKC Schnauzer California.

Snakes lizard turtles frogs toads are kept in enclosure in condition of heat and moisture. Most residents own a fish tank or aquariums with several beautiful and Colorado fish. Guinea pigs hamsters rabbits rats mice are kept indoors. Where as horses ponies donkeys mules are kept in barns or stables outdoors. The combination of vegetation temperament food are all considered.

Found to be easier to make them surrender to authority. Served to attack on larger animals like mammoth for their meat skin and protection to man during ice age years. The skin of the mammoth were peeled off and made for use as outfits and tusks and tooth were invaluable for making tools and objects for daily use like combs spear tips horns.

Diseases can be transferred from animals to owners. Extreme care should be given to their hygiene and maintenance. Fecal matter contain bacteria and viruses and if proper sanitation is not maintained one can suffer from serious infections. In bull riding the rider gets on the back of the bull and it tries to throw off the rider. The longer one stays determines the winner. This is conducted in an arena where people will be placed to watch the show.

Cruelty and mistreatment against animals are serious issues. They are subjected to abuse and abasement by humans who are supposed to protect them. A person shows their authority against defenseless beings which is an act of cowardice. Some of the inhumane brutality shown is beating torturing transporting or confining these beings inappropriately killing them for selfish purposes or due to sadistic nature. Not providing them adequate food and water and neglecting injury or infections.

Poultry and dairy farming were introduced. The former is raising Chickens geese turkeys in caged and meant for their eggs and feathers. These are essential in baking industry for cakes breads. The latter deals with goats cows for milk and their by products. Dairy products are important for a healthy and balanced diet. They are sources of calcium magnesium and other nutrients crucial for stronger bones.

There was a time where owning certain variety were a symbol of status and wealth. Meant as a mere show and were treated as royalty. Exotic pets are appealing to a kind of people. These include jaguars lions tigers alligators. In short animals pulled out from their natural habitat. These are difficult to manage once reached adult hood because of the inability to provide them basic nutrition and most of them end up in zoos. They are dangerous to their owners neighbors and other smaller animals. Laws are implemented against capturing endangered species.

Rodeo is a sport originated in central continent is a practice of horse back riding or roping and several other events by cowboys or ranchers. Calf roping bull riding and saddle backs are common entertainment areas. Woman and preteens participate in goat tying.

Zoos are meant for not only exhibitionism but also imparts education conservation and research. This is a place where people experience contact with different kinds of animals. Teach children to be compassionate towards them and the threats they face in this world. Research involves breeding artificially tracking similar kinds in the wild characters behavior treating illness etc. Habitat destruction has led to extinction and endangering lives.




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