Humans turned wild wolves into diverse dog breeds
Through millennia of selective breeding, humans transformed wild wolves into the incredibly diverse dog breeds we know today, showcasing the power of artificial selection.
Imagine turning a wild wolf into a tiny Chihuahua or a giant Great Dane! For thousands of years, humans did just that through selective breeding. Starting around 15,000 to 40,000 years ago, likely in Eurasia, ancient people favored less aggressive wolves, laying the groundwork for domestication.
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