Pet

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pet

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name (domestic dog)?Canis lupus familiaris
2. What is the origin of domestication (dog)?Eurasia, between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago
3. Why do people keep pets?People keep pets because they love them and pets give us emotional and social help. Pets make us feel happier and more connected.
4. How did dogs become pets?Dogs started as wolves that liked humans and were bred to be friendly and trainable. Over time, humans selected for traits like docility and good companionship.

Human-Animal Bond: A mutually beneficial relationship between humans and animals that positively influences health and well-being.
Domestication: The long-term process of selective breeding and adaptation of wild animals to live in close association with humans.
Anthropomorphism: The attribution of human characteristics or behaviors to animals.