For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

A long-shared history links humans and dogs, a relationship that began more than 15,000 years ago when early wolves sought food and shelter near human settlements and gradually adapted to life ...

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 ...

The Human-Animal Connection helps people to build connections with animals, to better communicate with others and to heal through animal therapy. With their new event “Donkey Day Christmas,” they hope ...

Turns out, animal behaviorists have a lot to say about how dogs choose their favorite human. And it’s not always about who ...