Once a Wolf: The Science Behind Our Dogs' Astonishing Genetic Evolution

by Bryan Sykes

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1631493795
• ISBN13: 9781631493799
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Liveright Publishing Corporation
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.5"