A stray dog bred with a wild wolf—and created a staggering hybrid

That isn’t usually supposed to happen.
Science Daily

Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in most dogs

Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient genetic influence shows up in traits like body size, behavior, and ...
Popular Science

Your pet dog really does have wolf genes

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Wired

‘Wolf DNA’ Lurks in Many Modern Dog Breeds

Although wolf-canine interbreeding has been considered extremely rare, the latest research shows that many present-day canines carry a small amount of wolf genes. A surprising study reveals that there ...
AOL

A Stray Dog Bred With a Wild Wolf—and Created a Staggering Hybrid

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Wolves and dogs don’t normally breed in the wild, largely because wolves are so territorial. But an exception has been found. While wild dog-wolf ...