Why do dogs have smaller brains than wolves?
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A study has revealed that dogs' brains began to shrink at least 5,000 years ago.
The research sheds light on the domestication of our furry friends, but it doesn't explain why they ended up with smaller brains than their wolf-like ancestors.
Dr. Thomas Cucchi from the French National Centre for Scientific Research, lead author of the study, said modern dog breeds are extremely clever and domestication didn't make them stupid, but made them capable of reading and communicating with us.
The research sheds light on the domestication of our furry friends, but it doesn't explain why they ended up with smaller brains than their wolf-like ancestors.
Dr. Thomas Cucchi from the French National Centre for Scientific Research, lead author of the study, said modern dog breeds are extremely clever and domestication didn't make them stupid, but made them capable of reading and communicating with us.
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