In what ways are animals useful to us?

Animals are useful to humans in various ways:

1. Human beings domesticated animals from ancient times.
2. Animals such as cattle, goats, pigs, honey bees, etc., provide us with clothing, food, medicine, and also help with many more economic needs of human beings.
3. Animals Used as Food: Animals give us food like milk, egg, meat, etc., that are rich in proteins, vitamins, calcium, etc.
4. Milk and Milk Products: We get milk from animals such as cows, buffalo, sheep, donkeys, camels, yak, etc.
5. Skin and Fur of Animals: The skin and fur of animals like cows, crocodiles, snakes, buffalo, etc., are used to make leather jackets, shoes, bags, belts, purses, etc.
6. Silk from Silkworm: The rearing of the silk moth larvae for its thread is called sericulture.
7. Animals Used for Transportation: Animals like horses, oxen, donkeys, etc., were used for transportation in ancient times.
8. Elephants Tusks: Elephant tusks are the costliest item.
9. People make ornaments and showpieces to decorate their homes.