--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Even to this day, no native Australian…" description: "\"Even to this day, no native Australian animal species and only one plant species-the macadamia nut-have proved suitable for domestication. There still ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7a/jared-diamond-2519_animal_even-to-this-day-no-native-australian-an_1879864.jpg" --- # Even to this day, no native Australian animal species and… ![“Even to this day, no native Australian animal species and only one plant species-the macadamia nut-have proved suitable for domestication. There still are no domestic kangaroos.” quote by Jared Diamond](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7a/jared-diamond-2519_animal_even-to-this-day-no-native-australian-an_1879864.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7a/jared-diamond-2519_animal_even-to-this-day-no-native-australian-an_1879864.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7a/jared-diamond-2519_animal_even-to-this-day-no-native-australian-an_1879864.jpg) > “Even to this day, no native Australian animal species and only one plant species-the macadamia nut-have proved suitable for domestication. There still are no domestic kangaroos.” [Jared Diamond](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jared-diamond/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Domestication of animals and plants is rare; most species resist human control. **In simple terms:** Few species can be domesticated. Key Takeaway Recognize limits of domestication. Themes biology human‑environment interaction history Mood analytical thoughtful Type educational informative When to use this quote - agricultural planning - conservation - species management Key Concepts co‑evolution ecology Questions to Reflect On - What factors make a species domesticateable? - How does domestication shape societies? 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