"Leaving the Wild: The Unnatural History of Dogs, Cats, Cows, and Horses" by Gavin Ehringer is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between humans and domesticated animals. Published by Pegasus Books, this work delves into the profound impact of domestication on animal welfare and human history, examining themes such as the consequences of breeding practices on genetic health and the economic value placed on certain animals. The book offers insights into the evolution of species like dogs, cats, cows, and horses, highlighting unique aspects of their development and their role in society.
This manual serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of domesticated animals. It covers a wide range of topics, from the historical context of domestication to the specific challenges and consequences faced by various species, including genetic diseases, overpopulation, and the ethical considerations of animal breeding. The content is designed to inform readers about the natural history and the human-driven changes that have shaped these animals, providing a detailed account of their journey from the wild to their current roles in human life.
A thought-provoking and surprising book that explores the ever-evolving relationship between humans and domesticated animals.
The domestication of animals changed the course of human history. But what about the animals who abandoned their wild existence in exchange for our care and protection? Domestication has proven to be a wildly successful survival strategy. But this success has not been without its drawbacks. A modern dairy cow’s daily energy output equals that of a Tour de France rider. Feral cats overpopulate urban areas. And our methods of breeding horses and dogs have resulted in debilitating and sometimes lethal genetic diseases. But these problems and more can be addressed, if we have the will and the compassion.
Human values and choices determine an animal’s lot in life even before he or she is born. Just as a sculptor’s hands shape clay, so human values shape our animals—for good and or ill. The little-examined, yet omnipresent act of breeding lies at the core of Gavin Ehringer's eye-opening book. You’ll meet cows cloned from steaks, a Quarter horse stallion valued at $7.5 million, Chinese dogs that glow in the dark, and visit a Denver cat show featuring naked cats and other cuddly mutants. Is this what the animals bargained for all those millennia ago, when they first joined us by the fire?
Author: Ehringer, Gavin
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Leaving the Wild: The Unnatural History of Dogs, Cats, Cows, and Horses
Pages: 00336 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2017-12-05
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781681775562
Category: Pets : Dogs - General
Category: Nature : Animals - General
Category: Pets : Cats - General
A thought-provoking and surprising book that explores the ever-evolving relationship between humans and domesticated animals.
The domestication of animals changed the course of human history. But what about the animals who abandoned their wild existence in exchange for our care and protection? Domestication has proven to be a wildly successful survival strategy. But this success has not been without its drawbacks. A modern dairy cow’s daily energy output equals that of a Tour de France rider. Feral cats overpopulate urban areas. And our methods of breeding horses and dogs have resulted in debilitating and sometimes lethal genetic diseases. But these problems and more can be addressed, if we have the will and the compassion.
Human values and choices determine an animal’s lot in life even before he or she is born. Just as a sculptor’s hands shape clay, so human values shape our animals—for good and or ill. The little-examined, yet omnipresent act of breeding lies at the core of Gavin Ehringer's eye-opening book. You’ll meet cows cloned from steaks, a Quarter horse stallion valued at $7.5 million, Chinese dogs that glow in the dark, and visit a Denver cat show featuring naked cats and other cuddly mutants. Is this what the animals bargained for all those millennia ago, when they first joined us by the fire?
Author: Ehringer, Gavin
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Leaving the Wild: The Unnatural History of Dogs, Cats, Cows, and Horses
Pages: 00336 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2017-12-05
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781681775562
Category: Pets : Dogs - General
Category: Nature : Animals - General
Category: Pets : Cats - General
