Modern wolves and dogs both descend from an ancient wolf population that lived alongside woolly mammoths and cave bears. Iza Lyson/500px Prime via Getty Images Dogs were the first of any species that ...

It’s hard to imagine that dogs descended from fierce grey wolves—especially when your fat labrador begs for peanut butter, or your poodle snores on the couch. And yet, that’s exactly what happened.

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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 ...

A new study has revealed that dogs began their physical transformation from wolves during the Middle Stone Age - several centuries earlier than previously thought. In the 21st century, it is difficult ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife shared tips for distinguishing wild gray wolves and protecting yourself from ...

Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary, located about an hour north of Houston, is a nonprofit organization that provides lifelong care for wolves and wolf-dogs and educates visitors about conservation. In this ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Scientists confirmed that a large animal shot by a hunter in central New York was a wild gray wolf, the first verified and documented case of the species south of the St.

This post was cowritten by Marc Bekoff and certified force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Conflict is an inevitable part of many social relationships, including those between humans and nonhuman ...

(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 ...

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 ...