Dogs: Wolf, Myth, Hero, Friend

Evolution and Diversity

Canine Communication

Form and Function

Research and Conservation

Your Job

Dogs Helping People

About the Exhibit

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Evolution and Diversity

Variety is the spice of life and no other single species in the animal kingdom has the incredible diversity of shape and size that we see in domestic dogs. Even wild canines are very diverse.

Find out...

  • Why dogs come in so many shapes and sizes
  • Where the first dog came from
  • Who were dogs' earliest relatives
...or explore questions of your own!

Select one of the links below to learn more.


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This exhibit and national tour of Dogs: Wolf, Myth, Hero & Friend is made possible by PEDIGREE® Brand Food for Dogs.
The exhibit is also supported by a generous grant from the National Science Foundation.
Additional support for the Los Angeles presentation is provided by The Brotman Foundation of California.

Page updated: 6 May, 2004