At 08:14 PM Monday 4/17/2006, Deborah Harrell wrote:
> "Robert J. Chassell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
<snip>
> In the relevant manner, how do domesticated animals
> differ from hunted
> animals? (I know they differ; the question is how?)
> Deborah Harrell, can you comment?
<snip>
Animals suitable to be domesticated must, in general,
have a native hierarchy, which humans can then utilize
to their own advantage. In herbivores, this means a
socially bonded herd as opposed to a 'gathering of
convenience;' in carnivores, a relatively stable pack
or strong family structure is required. Humans usurp
the alpha position of the herd leader(s) or
mother/father.
So how do you explain cats?
Meow Maru
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