Animals traded in the Columbian Exchange

  • Jan 1, 1493

    Cattle

    The Europeans traded cattle to the Americans which became very popular. They used cattle to breed them and kill them for the food. They menaced the food crops of Native Americans.
  • Jan 1, 1493

    Horses

    Europeans traded the horses with the Americans in 1493. This was very helpful to the Americans because they used this to transport goods much quicker and to carry heavy items.
  • Jan 1, 1493

    Donkey

    The Europeans traded the donkey with the Americans so that they can make travel much easier and quicker. Donkeys also have the ability to carry heavier objects that humans can't while they travel.
  • Jan 1, 1493

    Sheep

    Sheep was brought in 1493 same with the cattle and horses. They used the sheep for food to eat and to gather their wool for clothing that they can make.
  • Jan 1, 1493

    Pig

    Pigs were transported from Europe to the New World during the second voyage of Columbus. The Americans used the pigs for food to feed their communities.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Llama

    Llamas were traded to Europe to make transport easier by putting the heavy items on their back while they traveled long distances. Although they were not very fast, they were able to carry up to 200 pounds of weight on their backs while they traveled. They also used llamas for their wool.
  • Jan 1, 1532

    Guinea Pig

    The guinea pig was taken to the Old World after Spain conquered Peru. They served as food in the New World but, in the Old World. they served as a household pet. Some people even considered it as exotic.
  • Jan 1, 1532

    Chicken

    The Europeans found Chilean chickens and traded them with South America. They traded it to South America and used it for their feathers and their meat to eat.