Why people recommend it
How to Tame a Fox and Create a Dog by Lee Alan Dugatkin and Lyudmila Trut is a fascinating scientific account of the Soviet-era farm-fox experiment, which successfully domesticated silver foxes over decades through selective breeding. On an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience titled #2213 - Diane K. Boyd, released on October 15, 2024, guest Diane K. Boyd discussed the title during her conversation with host Joe Rogan. Boyd described the publication as one of the most interesting books she had ever read, emphasizing the profound implications of the research for understanding canine evolution and the genetics of tameness. The experiment, initiated in Siberia, demonstrated how rapidly behavioral and physical traits associated with domestication could be bred into a wild species. Boyd's enthusiastic endorsement highlighted the groundbreaking nature of the scientific work, which mirrored some of her own dedication to observing and understanding wild animal populations. By sharing her admiration for the book on the widely followed podcast, Boyd introduced listeners to a remarkable piece of scientific history that bridges animal behavior, genetics, and the unique historical context of mid-twentieth-century Russian research facilities, inspiring curiosity about the deep evolutionary bonds between humans and animals.
Who recommended it
- Diane K. Boyd Recommended
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“book title is how to tame a fox and create a dog One of the most interesting books I've ever read”