👉 Codomestication, also known as "domestication of domestic animals," refers to the practice of breeding and maintaining livestock in their natural habitat or environment. This involves keeping a group of domesticated animals close to one another, with no human interference, such as feeding or veterinary care. The goal is often to maintain the genetic diversity of the animal population while minimizing environmental impacts on wild populations. The term "codomestication" has come to be used more broadly in recent years to refer