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- The Evolutionary Journey of Wolves: From Ancestors to Today
Over generations, natural selection and human influence began to shape the behavior and physical traits of these proto-dogs Individuals that exhibited traits such as tameness, smaller size, and a reduced predatory drive were more likely to thrive in close proximity to humans
- Reviving Dire Wolf Traits Through Targeted Gene Editing
In Colossal’s study, scientists analyzed ancient DNA fragments from dire wolf fossils and compared them to the gray wolf genome to identify genetic differences at specific loci—locations of genes on chromosomes
- Natural Selection and Origin of a Melanistic Allele in North American . . .
Using population genetic simulations, we show that the K locus is undergoing natural selection in four wolf populations We find evidence for balancing selection, specifically in Yellowstone wolves, which could be a result of selection for enhanced immunity in response to distemper
- 2 Morphology, Behavior, and Ecology - The National Academies Press
This chapter addresses how the consideration of morphology, behavior, and ecology can help develop a research strategy to understand the evolutionary relationships among historical red wolves, the extant red wolf populations (captive and managed), and the Gulf Coast canid (GCC) populations
- GENETICS OF NORTHERN WOLF POPULATIONS - gov. nu. ca
Morphological studies of modern wolf skulls indicate highest divergence at the periphery of the species’ North American range; for example, in the Mexican wolf (C l baileyi) and the arctic island wolf (C l arctos)
- Wolves: Behavior, ecology, and conservation - USGS. gov
Wolves are some of the world's most charismatic and controversial animals, capturing the imaginations of their friends and foes alike Highly intelligent and adaptable, they hunt and play together in close-knit packs, sometimes roaming over hundreds of square miles in search of food
- Understanding the Wolf: An In-Depth Exploration of Their Ecology
Biological characteristics of wolves are crucial for understanding their ecology and behavior These traits reveal how wolves adapt to their environments and interact with other species
- Science Express Logo Report
We show that the melanistic K locus mutation in North American wolves derives from past hybridization with domestic dogs, has risen to high frequency in forested habitats, and exhibits a molecular signature of positive selection
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