The past three decades or so have produced a remarkable number of articles attempting to solve the mysteries surrounding the origins and nature of dogs, that polyglot horde of canines who share the ...
ITHACA, N.Y. – New research co-led by Cornell University examines thousands of years of Arctic sled dog ancestry and reveals when and how Siberian and Alaskan sled dogs’ DNA mixed. “There was a real ...
Some dog breeds have long histories, but the Qimmeq, the Greenland sled dog, stands apart for its remarkable continuity.
In the harsh Arctic climate, sled dogs are invaluable for transportation across the snow- and ice-bound landscape. Descended from a common ancestor, sled breeds include the Alaskan malamute, Siberian ...
Talk about hands-on learning. The East Middle School students study ing the Arctic didn't just learn about sled dogs and racing Tuesday, they got to stand on a sled, hold mukluk boots and pet two ...
Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...
Woodbury, Minn. - When it's 50 below and you've been leading a team of sled dogs through the Arctic, the snack of choice is a stick of butter. Danish explorer Mille Porsild said she expects to eat a ...
Photos: Sled dogs train and play in warming Arctic A dog sledder returns to a dog yard after training puppies to sled in Bolterdalen, Norway, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. The yard is located half a dozen ...
In 2016, a polar bear was filmed gently pawing a husky at a sanctuary in Churchill, Canada. The clip spread fast and was framed as a rare moment of peace between predator and prey. A few days later, ...