What Species Likely Represents the First Domesticated Animal

Question

What species likely represents the first domesticated animal?
A) cat
B) dog
C) horse
D) cattle
E) sheep

Accepted Answer

Dogs are considered to be the first domesticated animal. Studies suggest that they were domesticated from wolves around 15,000 years ago, and were used for hunting, herding, and protection. Domesticated cats, horses, cattle, and sheep all came later in history.