Evolution
First Livestock Animals
sheep, horses, and cattle
What are the decendents of the cattle we see today
Bos taurus and the Bos indicus.
Why were lambs the first to be tamed
They were the first livestock animal to be tamed by humans because of their timid and defenseless characteristics.
When were they brought over
In 1943
Why are Bos Indicus mostly know for
They are more commonly known for their hump
How many breeds of sheep are there
There are over 200 breeds of sheep in the world today
Why were cattle subeptible to animal attacks
They were allowed to roam and graze freely.
Where did Bos taurus come from
The aurochs, which is from Europe, or the Celtic short horn, which came from the British Isles.
Where did todays sheep originate from?
Basically all came from somewhere in Asia