Competing theories explain how dogs came to be domesticated from wolves. Now, a new study adds further support to the idea that they domesticated themselves.
Inversely, it feels almost instinctive for humans to offer treats to animals they meet. Despite science being clear it’s a bad thing to do, it’s really hard to convince people not to feed wildlife for example.
Also petting them, we just want to pet everything especially if it’s somewhat fluffy and soft, even if that’s really not a good idea (and i don’t mean “haha i wanna pet the crocodile” i mean petting parrots, which is a sex thing for them and makes them VERY confused and frustratedly horny)
Inversely, it feels almost instinctive for humans to offer treats to animals they meet. Despite science being clear it’s a bad thing to do, it’s really hard to convince people not to feed wildlife for example.
Also petting them, we just want to pet everything especially if it’s somewhat fluffy and soft, even if that’s really not a good idea (and i don’t mean “haha i wanna pet the crocodile” i mean petting parrots, which is a sex thing for them and makes them VERY confused and frustratedly horny)