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 ...

From Nordic lullabies to Grimm’s fairytales, the wolf has always haunted the edges of human history. Even today, wolves would ...

A long-shared history links humans and dogs, a relationship that began more than 15,000 years ago when early wolves sought food and shelter near human settlements and gradually adapted to life ...

New research shows humans may have brought wolves to a remote island, fed them, and cared for them thousands of years ago.

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 ...

Learn 5 things your dog may be trying to tell you when he puts his paw on you, from affection and attention‑seeking to ...

The Human-Animal Connection helps people to build connections with animals, to better communicate with others and to heal through animal therapy. With their new event “Donkey Day Christmas,” they hope ...

We all have at least one friend that treats their dog like an actual human child. Scientists think you shouldn't be a hater: There’s 20,000 to 40,000 years of evolution causing them to behave that way ...