Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.

The saying “safety in numbers” is typically a phrase associated with animals considered prey. The idea being: More eyes and ears in a group help alert wildlife to approaching predators. And the more ...

Most modern dogs carry traces of wolf ancestry that subtly influence their behavior, appearance, and environmental adaptations.

Scientists find wolf DNA in most modern dog breeds, revealing widespread ancestry that shaped size, behavior and adaptation.

The saying "safety in numbers" is typically a phrase associated with animals considered prey. The idea being: More eyes and ears in a group help alert wildlife to approaching predators. And the more ...

“The data we’re collecting on wolf hunts is helping us understand how wolf pack size, bison herd size and environmental conditions affect wolves’ ability to successfully hunt bison,” said Aimee ...