Some dog population genetics show similarities to ours, such as in the ability to digest grains. But other lineages differ. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The emergence of this crucial kind of relationship relied on the ability to recognize the unique benefits others have to offer -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Unlike humans, wolves can subsist on protein alone for months—so scientists say we may have lobbed leaner leftovers their way. Christopher Intagliata reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Unable to digest large amounts of protein, hunters likely left scraps that could have led to the taming of wolves -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb talks about his book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Juvenile ravens performed just as well as chimps and orangutans in a battery of intelligence tests—except for assays of spatial skills. Christopher Intagliata reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com