Living alongside humans changed both how dogs behave and how they look. Research shows that domestic dogs developed a small ...

Scientists have confirmed using full genome analysis that dogs were already living as human companions over 14,000 years ago.

Two new papers have shown that dogs were fully distinct from wolves—and companions with people—more than 14,000 years ago.

The close relationship between humans and dogs has been ongoing for more than 14,000 years, a new study has discovered.

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 ...

Wolves became dogs via cooperation and reciprocity rather than through competition with humans "I wrote this book to remind people that the wolves we often demonize and persecute through wildlife ...