Archaeologists have documented a sharp rise in the number of young male goats killed at a 10,000-year-old site in the Zagros Mountains, Iran. They believe this indicates domestication, as young males:​

A) ​were slaughtered and females kept for breeding purposes
B) ​were selectively chosen for breeding at a higher rate than females
C) ​would not stay in corrals and enclosures as well as females
D) ​would interfere in the breeding process of young females

Domestication

Domestication is the process through which humans have modified plants and animals through selective breeding for desired traits, resulting in species that differ significantly from their wild ancestors.

Zagros Mountains

A mountain range located in the western part of Iran, playing a significant role in the history and climate of the region.

Young Male Goats

Juvenile male specimens of the species Capra aegagrus hircus, commonly raised for their meat, milk, and fiber.