Dogs have long been dependable companions by our sides. But it wasn’t always that way, and a look at their closest living relative, the wolf, makes it clear why. Research into dog domestication and intelligence offers clues into what the human-dog relationship. And analyzing dogs’ brain activity and genes may even help answer whether dogs are in it for the food—or if they really love us.
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Dogs and people. The best duo in all of evolutionary history. -
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But what is the origin of our connection? Are we gonna do some work today? -
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Now, breakthroughs in behavioral science and genetics. We've identified the genetic material that makes dogs form strong emotional bonds. -
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Unravel the story of our canine companion. Dog Tales, on Nova.
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