[badminton1]

For that you would need an animal that breeds in captivity, reaches maturity quickly, eats inexpensive food (not meat), with good temperament, and that can be handled in a farming environment (not as agile as deer or as strong as a bison).

In the Americas, the only animal that responds to that description are llamas, guinea pigs, capybaras, etc. None of them found in North America.

[specializeded]

Yes, I’ve read 1491 as well :)

[badminton1]

And I assume 1491 was not all original research :)