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How are animals useful to humans? List out 10 useful animals to humans.


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Animals

  1. Animals are found to be very important for human survival as they are used for various purposes, like food, rearing, clothing, medicine, etc.
  2. The field of science that deals with the improvement of the domestication of animals are known as animal husbandry.

A list of useful animals for humans are:

  1. We use cattle like cows for milk and meat, which are a high source of vitamins and minerals.
  2. We use chicken and hen for eggs and meat which are major sources of proteins.
  3. Camels, horses ad elephants are used for transportation.
  4. Some important domesticated animals are dogs, cats, sheep, goats, etc.
  5. Fishes are reared and used for food, fish oil, manure, glue, and some important medicinal purposes.
  6. Horses, donkeys, and elephants are used for carrying heavy loads.
  7. Animal litter is also used as a source of manure which helps to supplement required nutrients in the soil.
  8. Sheep are reared for their soft and warm wool. They also provide milk and other medicinal purposes.
  9. Animals help to control the population of other animals hence, helping to maintain an ecological balance.
  10. Many aquatic creatures are very helpful to humans as well as to other than the territorial animal.

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