The term Domesticated refers to an animal that lives partly or fully under human control.

Some domesticated animals look identical to their wild counterparts, but many have been bred to produce artificial varieties that are not found in the wild.

Throughout the world the most common domesticated pets are cats and dogs.

The term domesticated comes from the Latin domesticus.

Associated Terms: Domestic, Domestication, Tame, Tamed, Taming, Pets

Also see:
Feral
Pets
Breeds of Domesticated Animals