After the Chernobyl nuclear accident, scientists wondered whether the dogs living in the area are undergoing rapid evolution, ...

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 ...

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 ...

For nearly four decades, the stray dogs of Chernobyl have lived and bred in one of the most contaminated landscapes on Earth, absorbing low doses of radiation that would keep most people far away.

Scientists have discovered that dogs may be entering a new wave of domestication, as humans now seek to have companions that are friendlier and calmer. A few decades ago, dogs were seen as animals ...

Three bright blue dogs spotted outside the Chernobyl nuclear plant in October 2024 triggered a global wave of speculation that quickly outpaced the facts. Photos of the animals, roaming near the edge ...

There is a good chance that many of you watching right now have a dog somewhere nearby. But what do you actually know about where dogs come from? You're probably aware they evolved from wolves, but ...

Dear reader, I love science and research, especially the current studies that are being done with canines. Dr. Brian Hare from Duke University is the foremost researcher in canine cognitive ...

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The ancestors of our furry cats and dogs once looked similar to today's modern mongoose, a mammal with a long body and small, ...