Check out these WILD Animals We've NEVER Been Able To Domesticate! From epic wildlife that can't be tamed from creatures that can't be kept in a zoo, this top 10 list of exotic animals are just not possible to tame! Subscribe For New Videos!
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10. Rhinoceros
There are two species of Rhino in Africa, and three in southern Asia… but no matter where they are, they're a dominant force among the local wildlife. They can grow to as much as a tonne in weight (2204.62 lbs) and, despite being herbivorous, they can have a mean temper and never shy away from fighting for their survival.
9. Cheetahs
Cheetahs have had a prominent role in history, with images depicting them wearing collars from thousands of years ago. The Egyptians believed they carried their spirits away after death, and there is even extensive evidence of humans using them to hunt for gazelle, foxes, and hares.
8. Fox
The first step to domestication is the ability to tame an animal, and it's this that proves to be a step too far when it comes to foxes. There are 12 species of true fox, with another 25 that are sometimes called foxes… and whether that be the red fox, the Kitfox, or the Arctic fox, people have long wanted to be able to keep them as pets.
7. Raccoon
Despite being so cute and cuddly, raccoons make for terrible pets and are even further away from being domesticated. The first problem is their inability to be housetrained, so unless you have a particularly docile one, you won't be able to teach them even the most basic of tasks.
6. Zebra
Horses have been domesticated for centuries, and were vital to human development around the world… so why can’t the same be done with zebras? After all, they’re very closely related to equines, right?
5. Dingoes
Found across Australia, dingoes are a type of dog native to the continent. Despite humans being present there for a long time, dingoes have continued to be a pest for farmers, preying on their livestock, and haven’t ever been domesticated… unlike their close relations.
4. Tiger
Tigers are very large and strong cats, and it’s impossible to fully tame them, let alone domesticate them. The main reason for this is their aggression and their diet. As meat eaters, it’s not feasible to keep large groups together in captivity, because the food requirements alone would be prohibitive. What's more, they are very territorial and, in the wild, will mark territories as much as 40 miles across…
3. Bears
While there are only 8 different species of bear, they are found across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. As such powerful animals, these omnivores would be invaluable if they could be domesticated, but there’s a lot to do with the nature of bears that makes this task impossible.
2. Dolphins
They’re known as some of the most intelligent animals, so you’d think it would be easier to domesticate a dolphin than other animals… but the reality is far from it. First, of course, is the issue that dolphins live in the ocean, so they aren’t able to be kept close to humans anywhere near as easily as horses or dogs. We have, though, kept dolphins in enclosures and taught them to perform tricks, but this is a far cry from true domestication.
1. Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus is arguably the most dangerous animal in Africa. Despite being mainly herbivorous, Hippos have developed effective protective measures to enable them to survive in the wild. They are highly aggressive and often charge at humans and boats after perceiving them as threats. Some individuals have been successfully kept in captivity, and even seen as pets, but there are often stories of owners who have begun to trust these animals too much and paid the price.
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