From Wild Wolves to Loyal Companions: The Journey of Dog Domestication

The video explores the domestication of dogs, highlighting the divergence from gray wolves and the lack of consensus on their geographical origins. It discusses theories of domestication, including self-domestication through natural selection. Genetic and behavioral differences between dogs and wolves are examined, emphasizing the unique bond between humans and dogs, supported by genetic studies and the secretion of oxytocin during interactions.

What is the closest living relative to modern dogs?

• Bears

• Foxes

• Gray wolves

• Lions

Which theory suggests that dogs were domesticated twice?

• Self-domestication

• Dual-origin theory

• Capture and tame theory

• Single-origin theory

What is the term for the process where animals domesticate themselves?

• Selective breeding

• Artificial selection

• Self-domestication

• Natural selection

Which physical trait is NOT mentioned as a result of self-domestication in dogs?

• Sharp claws

• Splotchy coats

• Floppy ears

• Curly tails

What genetic disruption is found in both friendly dogs and certain social humans?

• Increased aggression

• Improved hunting instincts

• Social behavior disorders

• Enhanced problem-solving skills

How do dogs typically respond to an impossible puzzle compared to wolves?

• They solve it faster

• They seek human help

• They give up immediately

• They ignore it

What hormone is released when humans and dogs gaze into each other's eyes?

• Oxytocin

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine