When Game of Thrones premiered in 2011, one of its most unforgettable images appeared almost immediately: a litter of ...

Wolves and dogs don’t normally breed in the wild, largely because wolves are so territorial. But an exception has been found. While wild dog-wolf hybrids had previously only been suspected through ...

What’s furry, cute, and may have ancestral ties to ancient wolves? Possibly, your dog. Researchers at the New York-based American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of ...

A recent study revealed that a majority of modern-day dog breeds had close contact with wolves several thousand years ago Getty A recent study reveals how many modern-day dog breeds still have ...

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 ...