Dogs and Humans: A 30,000-Year Friendship (ft. MinuteEarth)

New research is finally unlocking the paw-in-hand evolution of dogs and humans.

Dogs and Humans: A 30,000-Year Friendship (ft. MinuteEarth) Be Smart

Premiered April 12, 2017
Dogs and Humans: A 30,000-Year Friendship (ft. MinuteEarth)

Of all the species that humans have domesticated, dogs are our oldest animal friends. But how did a group of wolves become the furry pup at the end of the bed? New research is finally unlocking the paw-in-hand evolution of dogs and humans. In this episode we’re answering one big question: Did we domesticate dogs, or did dogs domesticate us?

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