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Follow the epic journey of dog domestication and see what science says about dogs’ love.
Dogs have long been dependable companions by our sides. But it wasn’t always that way, and a look at their closest living relative, the wolf, makes it clear why. Research into dog domestication and intelligence offers clues into what the human-dog relationship. And analyzing dogs’ brain activity and genes may even help answer whether dogs are in it for the food—or if they really love us.
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Dog Tales Preview
Preview: Season 47 Episode 2 | 26sVideo has Closed Captions
Dogs have long been dependable companions by our sides. But it wasn’t always that way, and a look at their closest living relative, the wolf, makes it clear why. Research into dog domestication and intelligence offers clues into what the human-dog relationship. And analyzing dogs’ brain activity and genes may even help answer whether dogs are in it for the food—or if they really love us.
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Can Bones Reveal How Dogs Evolved from Wolves?
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Clip: S47 Ep2 | 5m 12s | Learn more about the evolution of our furry companions. (5m 12s)
Do Dogs Love Us or do They Just Want Treats?
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Clip: S47 Ep2 | 3m 59s | It's time to learn the truth once and for all. (3m 59s)
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