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Animals
Explainer: What is animal domestication?
The difference between a dog and a wolf isn’t looks or genes or even behavior. It’s the relationship these animals have with people.
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The difference between a dog and a wolf isn’t looks or genes or even behavior. It’s the relationship these animals have with people.
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