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I have read that ancient Egyptians attempted to domesticate hyenas and antelopes for meat. Is this true? If so, how were these projects carried out and why were they abandoned? Did the Egyptians understand the concept of selective breeding?

by /u/ZnSaucier in /r/AskHistorians

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