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RobotToaster@mander.xyz to Science@mander.xyz · 2 months ago

Dogs may have domesticated themselves because they really liked snacks, model suggests

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Dogs may have domesticated themselves because they really liked snacks, model suggests

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RobotToaster@mander.xyz to Science@mander.xyz · 2 months ago
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Competing theories explain how dogs came to be domesticated from wolves. Now, a new study adds further support to the idea that they domesticated themselves.
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    If huskies being the closest breed of domestic dog to an undomesticated wolf is any indication: I totally believe it. Those dogs will do literally anything for a tasty treat. And so would I, for that matter.

    “What would you do for a Klondike bar?”

    “I have killed and would kill again.”

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      Ironic actually because as I understand it, and I am far from an expert, huskies are on the lower side of the food motivated scale when it comes to dog breeds.

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      Krapolis is a meh show, but I watched it all for Matt Berry and Richard (won’t even try to spell, Moss from IT Crowd)…

      But their episode on the domestication of wolves was amazing.

      https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TM1DKaHPOQs

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        I’m having issues seeing the text.

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          At least you can watch it. I have Not Available in your Country

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        I won’t claim it’s a good show, but I love Krapopolis!

        And it’s Richard Ayoade, for reference.

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