The remarkable surge in genetic technology has now allowed us to look at dogs and dog breeds in a whole new way. We can not only determine the wild canine ancestral species from which our dogs were ...

For centuries, the wild spirit and profound beauty of wolves have captured the human imagination. These apex predators are admired for their intelligence, strength, and social structures. If you’re ...

A team of wolf researchers spotted a uniquely large and fluffy wolf-like animal trotting through their trail camera footage, which they think could be a hybrid between a dog and a wolf in northern ...

ESPOO, Finland, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A deeper understanding of dog behavior makes life easier and more enjoyable for dogs and people alike. One of the keys to dogs' minds is knowing that in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While that chihuahua might seem about as similar to a wolf as a ...

Every family dog carries a long evolutionary story in its cells, one that traces back to gray wolves even if the animal on your couch looks more like a teddy bear than a predator. When people send off ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Dogs were the first of any species that people domesticated, and they have been a constant part of human life for millennia. Domesticated species are the plants and animals that ...

Jan. 31—TOWN OF OAKLAND — Wolves posed a verified threat to dogs at a town of Oakland residence Jan. 21, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Pet owners in the area are ...

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 ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Audrey T. Lin, Smithsonian Institution and Logan Kistler, Smithsonian Institution (THE ...