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He argues, with evidence to support his views, that today’s domestic animals chose to live with man, striking a bargain that trades a steady supply of food and shelter from humans for the bene fits humans ultimately receive from them. The book was written because of Budiansky’s work as a science wri ter for US News on the original domestication of animals. His information came from archaeo logical studies as well as the scien tific study of animal behavior and evolution. This information sug gests that domestication was not so much a human invention as it was a natural product of evolution. Ani mals and people adapted to one another and gained advantage. “Those of us who know life in the wild know that it is no bargain, Budiansky said. “But the less we No Damaged Feed With Sand Mark Tumble Action All TMR mixers are not alike... Sand Mark mixers are totally factory assembled by professionals... no on-the-job assembly necessary. 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