[Past Event] Dogs: Understanding Man's Best Friend | Ryan Ranch

Course Description:

Prehistoric fossils suggest modern dogs evolved from a single population of wolves in Eurasia. However, there is no consensus regarding when, where and how this happened or even how many times this may have occurred. Additionally, there is much evidence that dogs domesticated themselves while learning to exist mutually with us. It has also been argued that this mutualism could well have fostered human languages. Recent research has demonstrated a remarkable range of canine emotions within different regions of the brain and even hormonal changes in response to our involvement with our pets. Which begs the question: Do our dogs really love us?