5 common species that only exist because of man’s involvement

3/13/2021

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Science Story: 5 common species that only exist because of man’s involvement

Follow this article as we take you through five of the most common species that didn’t exist until the advent of man’s influence.

While mankind has been known to being a key player in the extinction game of several species, we have also led to the development and evolution of several new species through our various scientific means and processes.

Many of the species we know today all originated from undomesticated individuals and after scientific involvement, we have numerous variations from that singular species.

#1 The goldfish

The goldfish, a subspecies of carp, is one of those species that exist because of man’s deliberate actions. It is a highly decorated species that is found in most houses as pets.

The goldfish is known to have been in existence for over a thousand years. However, different variations of this subspecies have been selectively bred over the years in order to develop the species as we know it today.

#2 Potatoes

Originally, potatoes used to be a particularly inedible and bitter singular species (Solanum brevicaule). Many years of selective breeding done by the people of Peru resulted in different types of potatoes we have today.

#3 A bunch of greens

There are several veggies which surprisingly would not be in existence without our interference. They include brussel sprouts, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage and collard greens. These species are all members of the same family.

#4 Cattle

All variations of modern cattle originated from an ancient herd of aurochs, consisting of about 80 individuals. The period of development and evolution of the bovine family is said to span 10,500 years.

#5 Man’s best friend

Dogs, known to have been around for a long long time, exist as a result of man’s continuous polymorphic and selective breeding techniques. All species of dogs we have today are distinct extensions of a singular species, the grey wolf.

Over time, continuous selective breeding has been carried out in an attempt to bring the dogs as we know them today into existence.

Knowing about all of these species makes us appreciate the work of science even more. Without our various methods, many of these species listed above would not be in our world today. Can you imagine life without dogs, potatoes and everything else?

Share your views on this article in the comments section below. If you know any other species that exist only because of man, feel free to tell us about them as well.

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16 Comments

Doris Dallaire

Love all those greens, Brussels sprouts included.

David Heinz

The problem with this article is that it supports evolution, with no mention of God. That he created all that there is. Yes, man has cross breed animals and vegetables. But in my humble opinion, we should never deny God . For if we deny Him, He will deny us.

Louella Wilson

These 5 are just the tip of the iceberg!

goplatinumone

Pierre Poirier, Cate were revered by The Egyptians eons ago. Maybe some Breeding to bring out traits, or hide them, etc.

Wayne Roberts

David Heinz, Evolution is a fact! Creationism is a belief!

Conrado De Leon

I wonder why should anyone bother to produce Brussel sprouts. L O L Yes, I hate them!

Paul Vickers

Lourdes Ayala, oh I eat them raw lol

Pierre Poirier

And no cats ?

flanderschristy

Very interesting! I was surprised to hear that broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, etc were developed by man. The one about potatoes was surprising as well.

johnpburkhardt

the native americans made fun of cattle, which where less cut out for the wild than the bison.

Anna

Corn is another vegetable/grIn that would not exist without man's engineering

Ilias Tsiabardas

I couldn't care less for the Brussels sprouts, not my favorite vegetables

Raymond Cardona

Very interesting thanks for the info Bonnie

Lynne Mills

Lourdes Ayala, lol. I like your response. 😂

Steve Tingle

There are lots more - apples, oranges, bananas all from man's development, and there are quite a number of species which have been rescued from extinction by enlightened naturalists - Pere David's deer, Hawaiian goose.