Are cats really our pets? And have we fully domesticated the cat? What might that tell us about our connection with nature?
Archaeologists recognise the domestication of animals as one of the most important transitions in human history. Join us as we deep dive into the surprising and fun world of domesticated animals.
Featuring:
Professor Adam Brumm from Griffith University and YouTuber Julian O’Shea who break down the concepts and help us understand animals (and history) better.
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Griffith University brings you experts in health care, arts, urban planning, archeology, and communications to discuss global and local topics to spark curiosity, ignite action and discover passion.
00:00 Have we fully domesticated the cat?
01:52 Domestication vs Taming
02:42 History of animal domestication
03:35 Impact of cities on animal behaviour
03:51 Dogs vs Cats
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