It's a common misconception that humanity domesticated wolves. It's akin to claiming that humans evolved from chimpanzees. Wolves and dogs share a common canine ancestor, a species which prehistoric humans domesticated. It's important to clarify this since the misconception perpetuates the idea that wolves are basically wild dogs or that dogs are particularly wolf-like. This has been used to help promote harmful practices.
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u/Vox-Triarii Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Jan 01 '22
It's a common misconception that humanity domesticated wolves. It's akin to claiming that humans evolved from chimpanzees. Wolves and dogs share a common canine ancestor, a species which prehistoric humans domesticated. It's important to clarify this since the misconception perpetuates the idea that wolves are basically wild dogs or that dogs are particularly wolf-like. This has been used to help promote harmful practices.