From Wild Wolves to Loyal Companions: The Journey of Dog Domestication

The video explores the domestication of dogs, highlighting the divergence from gray wolves and the lack of consensus on their geographical origins. It discusses theories of domestication, including self-domestication through natural selection. Genetic and behavioral differences between dogs and wolves are examined, emphasizing the unique bond between humans and dogs, supported by genetic studies and the secretion of oxytocin during interactions.

What are some physical traits that friendly wolves may have developed over time?

In what way do dogs differ from wolves when faced with an impossible physical puzzle?

What hormone is secreted when humans and dogs gaze into each other's eyes, and what does it signify?