Re: KT boundry event


Mark Isaak wrote:
On Wed, 10 May 2006 14:36:07 -0700, UC wrote:

John Harshman wrote:
UC wrote:

John Harshman wrote:
(snip)

So your definition "Generally, close association with and willingness to
be controlled by humans." is useless since those criteria cannot be used
to distinquish between dogs and wolves. Both given the same upbringing
behave very much the same.

My understanding is that this isn't true, that in fact dogs are much
more willing than wolves to consider humans as pack leaders, and not to
contest with them for dominance. There do seem to have been actual
genetic changes affecting behavior. Of course there is much individual
and breed variation, and upbringing also has a big influence.

That's why they have distinct names.

They have distinct names because there are genetic differences? Hmmm.

No, they have distinct names because they are different in appearance
and behavior.

Is that also why cougars, pumas, and mountain lions have distinct names?

Right-O! There can be several names for a single animal species.

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