Popular Science Edition . - M. : Colossus, 1992. — 206 s . : il. — ISBN 5-10-002427-5 . Chapter from the book "Conversations about Pets" . — 13 s. In this book, young readers will learn about the history of the domestication of certain species of animals. Learn about the customs and traditions of different peoples , Related to the cult of "our smaller brothers" , and also read with interest about the character of , Behavior, habits and extraordinary abilities of modern residents of the farmstead . The author introduces readers to the new discoveries of scientists, on the basis of which modern ways of “constructing” highly productive animals have been developed. For a wide range of readers.