The Evolution of Bonobos and Coyotes

As the human population expands and we take over more of the formerly wild land in this country, some animals are coming into closer contact with people. A study found that coyotes living near cities may actually be undergoing this type of evolutionary selection for friendliness toward humans. We think this is a great explanation for the origin of dogs because we know that dogs evolved in interactions with hunter gatherers or foraging populations.