Introduction of new animals
Definition
This is when species not originally found in a certain area are brought there by humans. For example, horses were introduced to North America by European explorers.
Related terms
Invasive Species: Species that enter new ecosystems and multiply, harming native species and their habitats.
Domestication: The process whereby humans intervene in the breeding patterns of animals to produce desired traits over time.
Livestock Farming: An agricultural practice which involves raising animals for food or other products such as leather or wool.
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AP US History - 1.4 Columbian Exchange, Spanish Exploration, and Conquest
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