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A successful domestication endeavor also hinges on the reproductive habits of the species. It is vital that an animal has a high reproductive rate to sustain populations under human care. Take pandas, for instance—they are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity, largely due to their complex mating habits.
In contrast, species that are eager to breed often produce offspring at an impressive rate, ensuring that they can be raised and bred by humans. Those with predictable breeding cycles are more likely to be integrated successfully into human agriculture.