Chapter
The Evolution of Chickens and the Mongolian Culture
11:11 - 16:12 (05:01)
The podcasters discuss the original chicken and how it has evolved over time, as well as the various uses of horses in Mongolian culture.
Clips
The hosts wonder about the taste of horse milk and mention that some Mongolians drink it.
11:11 - 11:48 (00:37)
Summary
The hosts wonder about the taste of horse milk and mention that some Mongolians drink it. They also mention a breed of horse that was nearly extinct but is now in Mongolia and discuss some of their work with sheep.
ChapterThe Evolution of Chickens and the Mongolian Culture
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the evolution and domestication of animals, specifically sheep and chickens.
11:48 - 13:09 (01:20)
Summary
This podcast discusses the evolution and domestication of animals, specifically sheep and chickens. Sheep were bred for wool production and chickens were first domesticated for cockfighting entertainment and not egg production.
ChapterThe Evolution of Chickens and the Mongolian Culture
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Only 14 out of 148 animal species have been domesticated because there are certain criteria that must be met in order to domesticate them, and not meeting any one of the six-point checklist can prevent it from happening.
13:09 - 13:52 (00:42)
Summary
Only 14 out of 148 animal species have been domesticated because there are certain criteria that must be met in order to domesticate them, and not meeting any one of the six-point checklist can prevent it from happening.
ChapterThe Evolution of Chickens and the Mongolian Culture
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The idea of domesticating koalas is not practical as they require a specific, limited diet.
13:52 - 16:12 (02:19)
Summary
The idea of domesticating koalas is not practical as they require a specific, limited diet. The conversation then shifts to the hypothetical use of gorillas for manual labor.