Beginning in 1959, a bold breeding program in Siberia selected foxes for tameness and, within a few generations, produced animals with dog-like behaviors and physical traits. The account follows the scientists who designed and sustained the experiment through decades of extreme winters, political change, and careful observation.

The narrative explores how selection for friendliness produced not only behavioral change but correlated shifts in coat, ears, and physiology, offering a window into how domestication can proceed far faster than once thought. Over fifty-six generations have been tracked, yielding data on genetics, development, and animal–human attachment.

Readable and grounded in research, this book will interest readers of evolution, animal behavior, and science history. It balances laboratory detail with the human stories behind the long-term study.

• Clear overview of an unprecedented domestication experiment
• Evidence linking behavior, genetics, and physical traits
• Context on scientific process, collaboration, and longevity

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