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

That isn’t usually supposed to happen.
AOL

An Incredible Wolf-Dog Hybrid Has Emerged from the Mountains of Greece

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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Nearly Half of Italy’s Wolves Are Part Dog Now, Thanks to Hybridization. Is That a Threat to the Species?

Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves Gennaro Tomma, bioGraphic About 47 percent of wolves in Italy are considered wolf-dog ...
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 ...