06/18/2025
Scientists believe dogs may be entering a new phase of evolution as they adapt more closely to human life.
Some dogs now show advanced social intelligence—better at reading human emotions and communicating than even some primates. In urban areas, stray dogs have learned to use crosswalks and even ride public transport, reflecting new cognitive skills. Combined with increasing genetic differences from wolves, these changes suggest evolution is actively shaping dogs through domestication and close human contact.
