dogs
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There are no ancient breeds of dogs extant- In the last few years there have been several articles tracing the ancestry of dogs back to wild wolves. This may give rise to pet owners thinking their dog is very “wolfy” — nearly a wolf, a bit of the wild on your living room floor or…
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Puppy runs up to coyotes and gets killed- Dog killed by coyotes in Aspen while on hiking trip. AP
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Pit bull mixes attacked while she was on a walk- I won’t bother to say the obvious about the danger of dogs versus wolves. Killer dogs attack. Idaho Statesman.
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What is the most widespread predator in most landscapes? Dogs are, and they have important impacts to many wildlife species. From deer and elk to nesting birds to just about any species they interact with, they can be a nuisance, disease carrier, and predator.
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Carbaryl-laced sausages believed to target carnivorous wildlife- As is the usual case, dogs ended up dead in an attempt to probably poison wolves. Idaho Fish and Games news release. Investigation begun on poisoning of domestic dogs
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Wolves show scientists are barking up the wrong tree It’s believed that dogs are more sensitive to human gestures and desires than wolves due to their genetic adaptation during thousands of years of domestication. One recent study indicates this might not be strictly true. Story: Wolves show scientists are barking up the wrong tree