Once a Wolf - The Science Behind Our Dogs' Astonishing Genetic Evolution (Hardcover)

How did wolves evolve into dogs? When did this happen, and what role did humans play? Oxford geneticist Bryan Sykes used the full array of modern technology to explore the canine genetic journey that likely began when a human child decided to adopt a wolf cub thousands of years ago. In the process, he discovered that only a handful of genes have created the huge range of shapes, sizes, and colors in modern dogs. Providing scientific insight into these adaptive stages, Sykes focuses attention on our own species, and how our own evolution from (perhaps equally aggressive) primates was enhanced by this most unlikely ally. Whether examining our obsession with canine purity, or delving into the prehistoric past to answer the most fundamental question of all, "Why do we love our dog so much?," Once a Wolf is an engaging work no dog lover or ancestry aficionado should be without.

General

Imprint:	Liveright Publishing Corporation
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2019
Authors:	Bryan Sykes
Dimensions:	244 x 163 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-63149-379-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal behaviour Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Dogs > General
LSN:	1-63149-379-5
Barcode:	9781631493799

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