why do most domestic animals enjoy being petted?
In: Biology
Lots of animals are social and find comfort in contact.
Lots of animals don’t.
Guess which ones we preferred to domesticate?
Bison vs cows for example. There are bison farms, and bison are hardier animals that can handle extreme weather, but cows are much more docile and friendly.
Horses vs zebras for another. Horses are very social animals and can be trained to be used to humans and eventually form meaningful bonds. Zebras aren’t just striped horses, they’re far more aggressive and will kick the shit out of you.
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