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,What are the three classifications of animals?
Domestic, Semi-Domestic, Non-Domestic
Domestic animals
Animals that depend on humans for food, water, and shelter
What are the three types of domestic animals?
Working animals, food production animals, and companion animals
Why are domestic animals tamed and kept by humans?
For work, food, clothing and shelter, or companionship
Working animals
A type of domestic animal that's trained to do tasks
Examples of working animals
Guide dogs, draft horses, herding dogs/horses
,Food production animals
A type of domestic animal used to produce food products, often referred to as livestock
Examples of food production animals
Cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, goats
Companion animals
A type of domestic animal that is kept for companionship because their physical,
emotional, and social needs can be met by a relationship with humans; a pet
Examples of companion animals
Cats, dogs, birds, guinea pigs, etc.
Semi domestic animals
Animals that breed on their own, but have undergone physiological or behavioral
changes due to captivity, often found in zoos
Examples of semi-domestic animals
Bison, wild boar, red deer, Asian elephant
, Non-domestic animals
"Wild" animals that live independently of humans
Examples of non-domestic animals
Lions, zebras, sharks, etc.
Endangered animals
Non-domestic animals that are threatened with extinction
What can cause an animal to become endangered?
Excessive hunting, environmental changes, and biological changes
Examples of endangered animals
Chimpanzees, blue whales, snow leopards, etc.
Research animals
Animals that are used in scientific experiments
Examples of common research animals
Mice, cats, dogs, rabbits
Animal cruelty
Deliberate abuse or failure to take care of an animal