The domestication process was a consequence of a chance convergence of independent natural events and cultural developments.

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Domestication of plants and animals occurred independently in various regions of the world, likely due to a combination of factors such as climate changes, shifts in human lifestyles and practices, and serendipitous encounters with certain species that were more amenable to domestication. While humans played a role in actively selecting and breeding plants and animals for certain traits, the initial process of domestication was not entirely driven by human intent or design.

The Domestication Process Was a Consequence of a Chance Convergence