Modern wolves and dogs both descend from an ancient wolf population that lived alongside woolly mammoths and cave bears. Iza Lyson/500px Prime via Getty Images Dogs were the first of any species that ...

Wolves and dogs don’t normally breed in the wild, largely because wolves are so territorial. But an exception has been found. While wild dog-wolf hybrids had previously only been suspected through ...

New research shows humans may have brought wolves to a remote island, fed them, and cared for them thousands of years ago.

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 ...

Wolves are wild animals with a strong, lean build, while dogs are domesticated animals with a wider variety of sizes and shapes. Wolves are generally larger and more muscular with a narrower chest and ...

So, is the Siberian Husky a wolf? The answer is a resounding no. While they may look and sometimes act like their wild cousins, Huskies are domesticated dogs with no traceable wolf DNA. Their ancient ...