Zeaman, John

Provides an overview of how various small mammals--including gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, rabbits, rats, and ferrets--have evolved into animals that are kept as pets.

Surveys the evolution and domestication of horses and discusses various breeds.

Discusses the practice which people throughout history and around the world have had for choosing pets from among an enormous variety of wild animals.

Provides an overview of how wild cats in Africa evolved into domesticated cats.

Discusses the history and process of domesticating a variety of birds, including geese, chickens, pigeons, raptors, parrots, and canaries.

Examines some of the problems associated with overpopulation, including urban sprawl, pollution, global warming, and the depletion of natural resources; and offers suggestions on how to avoid similar problems in the future.

Provides an overview of how wolves evolved into "man's best friends.".