Animal Timeline

Columbian Exchange Begins

Aug 1, 1492

The Columbian exchange began in 1492 and in this time line it will show all this timeline it shows old world animals and new world animals and when they showed up for the first time.

Horses Arived

Jan 1, 1493

http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/?type=webpage&id=46
Old world to New World
Some factors of the exchange was Christopher Columbus brought them to north america and they went from old to new world because the horses started off to help us with certain things such as transportation but now we can use them for my more things. For example their are horse races, horses herd other animals, and are also used to carry things so you don't have to carry the heavy objects.

Goats Arrive

Jan 1, 1493

http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/?type=webpage&id=46
Old to New world
Christopher Columbus brought the goats to Espanola and this exchange was made because in 1492 Christopher Columbus took many animals and brought them back to different countries. Some things that these exchanges lead up to were the early settlers with milk, leather, and meat. Many people made a large profit off goats by selling milk, ,leather, and meat.

Pigs Arrived

Jan 2, 1493

http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/?type=webpage&id=46
Old to New World
Pigs are old to new world because they were brought over by Christopher Columbus in his 2nd voyage and they changed a lot in looks and they also found ways that pigs can help us such as provide us with food and many other things.

Cattle Arrived

Feb 2, 1493

http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/?type=webpage&id=46
Old to new World
Cattle were introduced by Christopher Columbus when he brought them back on his voyage but cattle went from old to new world because after they were brought they got domesticated and used to help us in many ways. For example cattle can be used for livestock for meat and provides us with dairy products.

Sheep Arrive

Mar 3, 1493

http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/?type=webpage&id=46
Old world to new world
Sheep were introduced when Christopher columbus brought them over from his voyage and they went from old to new world because sheep were also domesticated to help us. For example sheep are used for livestock and some of their body parts such as the fur can be very useful also.

Turkeys Arrive

Jan 3, 1519

http://ageofex.marinersmuseum.org/?type=webpage&id=46
New world
Turkeys are considered new world because they soon got domesticated and was made a pretty big food source in many areas. For example turkeys were really easy to domesticate because of the turkey not being so aggressive and it's one of the easier things to cook.

Worms Arrive

Jan 1, 1600

https://ecosystemsontheedge.org/earthworm-invaders/
New World
Earthworms aren't really considered domesticated because we don't really use them to help us. But they are new world because they crossed in root balls or the dry ballast of ships. Earthworms aren't really used for much due to them not being domesticated but they do help earths soil be healthy.

Bees Arrive

Jan 2, 1622

http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1544
New World
Bees are new world because they aren't really domesticated but help us and the environment in a couple of ways. For example bees provide us with a sweet substance known as honey and pollinate the flowers in the environment to keep them alive and healthy.