Scientists continue to debate when, where, and why dogs evolved from wolves, but they are clear on one issue: the physical alterations that mark the transformation.
Sep 23rd, 2008 | 2 comments | 8,022 Views
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Dogs That Changed the World: Photo Essay: From Wolf to Dog
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Dogs That Changed the World: Interactive Map: Discover Ancient Breeds
Discover ancient dog breeds from around the world on our Interactive Map.
Sep 22nd, 2008 | 9 comments | 7,772 Views
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Dogs That Changed the World: Video: Speedy Saluki
Jun 15th, 2008 | 12 comments | 9,980 Views
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Dogs That Changed the World: Teacher’s Guide
Lessons in the guide use the programs as a starting point for discussions about the domestication of dogs, selective breeding, and the ways in which humans and dogs work and live together.
Jun 15th, 2008 | 1 comment | 4,575 Views
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Dogs That Changed the World: Photo Essay: Hard-Wired Behaviors
The behavior of dogs is shaped in part by instinct that is selectively bred. View photos of popular dog breeds and learn about their hard-wired behaviors.
Jun 15th, 2008 | 22 comments | 10,253 Views
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Dogs That Changed the World: Interview: Molecular Biologist Peter Savolainen
Molecular biologist Peter Savolainen of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, and his colleagues have studied the origins of domestic dogs using hair samples and mitochondrial DNA.
Jun 15th, 2008 | 2 comments | 4,009 Views
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Dogs That Changed the World: Medical Dogs
Medical dogs are trained to sense disease and seizures, to assist the physically and emotionally disabled, and to provide comfort, affection, and therapy to their human companions.
Jun 15th, 2008 | 18 comments | 4,887 Views
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Download wallpaper from NATURE's "Dogs That Changed the World."
Jun 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | 44,514 Views
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy: Lesson
Students will use critical thinking to determine which breed of dog would best fit their personality and living situation, then write a short story from a dog's perspective.
Apr 20th, 2008 | 1 comment | 2,004 Views
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Underdogs: Production Credits
See the production credits for NATURE's "Underdogs."
Feb 9th, 2008 | 3 comments | 3,155 Views
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