WONDER #2093: Why Are There More Different Types of Dogs Than There Are Cats?

Question 1 of 3

Scientists believe humans began to domesticate dogs about how many years ago?

1. 500
2. 1,000
3. 3,500
4. 19,000

Question 2 of 3

According to the Cat Fanciers’ Association, there are how many different breeds of cats today?

1. 190
2. 340
3. 42
4. 27

Question 3 of 3

Negative genetic traits that sometimes accompany positive traits during selective breeding are known as what?

1. piggyback mutations
2. mutant turtle changes
3. cattle prod developments
4. genetic maladies

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