By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025
A recent study suggests wolves naturally evolved into dogs for easier food access.
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Wolves may have adapted to a calmer lifestyle without human taming.
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The study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, identifies two key evolutionary phases.
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Between 30,000 and 15,000 years ago, wolves began evolving into early dogs.
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After 15,000 years, humans selectively bred the tamest wolves into dog breeds.
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Some wolves stayed close to human camps for food scraps and safety.
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Mathematical models show natural selection drove self-domestication over 15,000 years.
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Wolves needed to remain near humans and choose similarly tame mates.
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In 37% of cases, early dogs split from wolves; 74% formed packs with tameness.
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This natural shift forged one of history’s strongest bonds between humans and dogs.
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