When a wolf and a domestic dog raised a litter together, scientists observed an incredible mix of wild instincts and domestic ...

The dog, Canis familiaris, is a direct descendent of the gray wolf, Canis lupus: In other words, dogs as we know them are domesticated wolves. Not only their behavior changed; domestic dogs are ...

The most surprising discovery involves the gray wolves—research has shown that their genetic evolution may be offering them protection from the cancer risks typically associated with high radiation.

For example, how would a scientist figure out evolutionary relationships between sharks, dolphins and wolves? Two fishy-looking animals and a four-legged, furry one. First we need to find the ...