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denzien t1_j8ve5cg wrote

A sophisticated predator, nature's perfect killing machine, the vicious wolf stalks its prey with purpose and skill. It was only with years of selective breeding and genetic altering that this noble beast was transformed into man's subservient little buddy.

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mtaylor0730 t1_j8vu73i wrote

t's interesting to think about how much humans have shaped the evolution of dogs over thousands of years. But we should also remember to treat them with kindness and care.

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Koelenaam t1_j8w2cxf wrote

It's not evolution, it's breeding. Evolution takes place naturally over time spans that are waaaay longer.

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biosnap t1_j8w819t wrote

It is still evolution. We distinguish it from natural selection (which does typically take longer) by calling it artificial selection.

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