Hey! I was hoping to get a discussion going on what everybody thought were the top animal contributors to humankind's existence/success of the biosphere in general. For example, the house cat, while amazingly popular [in some places] is hardly beneficial on a survival scale, while animals like the chicken, cow and horse have been staples of survival for millennia. Others like the bee and earthworm are immensely vital, but often left out of discussions. What do you guys think? [Also, are there any negative staple animals that you think should be included, for reasons of, for example, necessary population control?]
-Thanks!