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The Genetics of Domestication
26:46 - 31:05 (04:19)
This episode delves into the genetic changes that happen when animals are domesticated, with certain traits being linked to genes that turn wild species tame, and outward signs like floppy ears indicating a coolness towards humans.
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Anthropologist Jared Diamond explains that while humans were proficient at domesticating animals at the beginning, almost all the animals that could be domesticated have been, with only one significant animal added to the list of domesticated animals over the past thousand years.
26:46 - 27:39 (00:53)
Summary
Anthropologist Jared Diamond explains that while humans were proficient at domesticating animals at the beginning, almost all the animals that could be domesticated have been, with only one significant animal added to the list of domesticated animals over the past thousand years.
ChapterThe Genetics of Domestication
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The difference between domesticated and tamed animals lies on the genetic modification and selection of wild species throughout thousands of years, which creates an organism that is comfortable with humans from birth.
27:39 - 28:52 (01:12)
Summary
The difference between domesticated and tamed animals lies on the genetic modification and selection of wild species throughout thousands of years, which creates an organism that is comfortable with humans from birth. While tamed animals, such as gerbils or hamsters, need to be individually tamed and are not adapted genetically to humankind.
ChapterThe Genetics of Domestication
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Two people are discussing a movie where a man goes and lives with a wolf, but struggling to remember the name of the movie or the actor.
28:52 - 29:04 (00:12)
Summary
Two people are discussing a movie where a man goes and lives with a wolf, but struggling to remember the name of the movie or the actor.
ChapterThe Genetics of Domestication
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The process of domestication involves specific genetic traits, some of which are still not well understood, but result in outward characteristics such as floppy ears and behavioral changes indicating domestication is taking place.
29:04 - 31:05 (02:00)
Summary
The process of domestication involves specific genetic traits, some of which are still not well understood, but result in outward characteristics such as floppy ears and behavioral changes indicating domestication is taking place.