Wolves and humans were early competitors that both hunted in packs for large prey, shared ecological niches, and could kill each other. Debate exists over the exact origin of domesticated dogs, but ...

Dogs were domesticated around 11,000 years ago. Until recently, it was thought that breed diversity emerged in Victorian times. Recent studies of dog skulls have shown that diversity actually started ...

Introduction: The beginnings -- 1. The spaniels of San Marcos : what is a dog and who cares? -- 2. Cooperation between species -- 3. Homo canis : why humans are different than all other primates -- 4.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. From their wolf ancestors to today’s sweet, loyal ...

The gray wolf, also called the timber wolf, is the largest member of the canine family with fur ranging from gray to brown, black or white. Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...

Dogs have a very special bond with humans. They were the first mammal to be domesticated, and we have fashioned them into many different shapes and sizes to fulfil different roles. Wherever you find ...