The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

Just like all animals and humans, dogs too evolve over time but majorly they were inbred by humans specifically to achieve ...

How much influence did humans really have on the enormous variety of today’s dog breeds? An analysis of dog skulls from the last 50,000 years brings surprising insights to light: As early as 11,000 ...

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For decades, scientists have studied animals living in or near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant to see how increased levels of radiation affect their health, growth, and evolution. A study analyzed ...

Could dogs ever learn something like speech? A new review explores the science behind enhancing canine communication.

Such evidence suggests early heartworms evolved alongside canines millions of years ago. Mosquitoes existed long before ...