Encyclopedia of Domestic Animals

By Andrei Buturuga

This is a book for children but also for adults. Contains information about domestic animals that are presented in detail. In this book you will find the most interesting things about your favorite pet.
I hope you like and read this Encyclopedia of domestic animals.
Enjoy your reading!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Andrei Buturuga
• Release date: Jan 23, 2018
• ISBN: 9781370646111

Andrei Buturuga

I am 20 years old, I live in Romania in Pitesti, my home town. I have a lot of hobbies, I'm passionate about nature.

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Encyclopedia of domestic animals

By Andrei Buturuga

Domestic dog

The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris or Canis familiaris) is a member of the genus Canis (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extantgray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog is the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.

Domestic dogs have been selectively bred for millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Modern dog breeds show more variation in size, appearance, and behavior than any other domestic