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Animals we tried to domesticate and failed

Our many failed attempts to tame the wild

Animals we tried to domesticate and failed
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02/12/2025 11:00 ‧ 18 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Throughout history, humans have tried to domesticate and tame many animals. They were used for labor, protection, meat, and other resources, or simply for companionship. The process is not easy and requires thousands of years.

While some animals have adapted to human company, there are others that have not. Some became easily susceptible to diseases around humans, and others couldn’t override their wild, free-spirited natures.

In this gallery, we look at the times humans have failed to tame and domesticate creatures of the wild. Click to learn more.

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