Question
which of these animals has remained similar to its wild ancestors despite domesticated
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Several domesticated animals have retained characteristics similar to their wild ancestors. One prominent example is the **domestic chicken** (Gallus gallus domesticus), which is closely related to the red junglefowl (Gallus gallus). While chickens have been selectively bred for certain traits, they still exhibit many behaviors and physical characteristics of their wild ancestors.
Another example is the **domestic pig** (Sus scrofa domesticus), which is derived from the wild boar (Sus scrofa). Although pigs have been domesticated for thousands of years and show several variations, they still share many traits with their wild relatives.
The **domestic cat** (Felis catus) has remained relatively similar to its wild ancestor, the African wildcat (Felis lybica), especially in terms of behavior and morphology.
It’s worth noting that while these animals may retain some characteristics of their wild ancestors, domestication has also led to various changes due to selective breeding and adaptation to living with humans.
Another example is the **domestic pig** (Sus scrofa domesticus), which is derived from the wild boar (Sus scrofa). Although pigs have been domesticated for thousands of years and show several variations, they still share many traits with their wild relatives.
The **domestic cat** (Felis catus) has remained relatively similar to its wild ancestor, the African wildcat (Felis lybica), especially in terms of behavior and morphology.
It’s worth noting that while these animals may retain some characteristics of their wild ancestors, domestication has also led to various changes due to selective breeding and adaptation to living with humans.