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    Ancient Dog Believed to Be Extinct Rediscovered in New Guinea

    For more than half a century, many feared that the ancient New Guinea highland wild dog had been lost to history, but newly discovered evidence indicates that the dogs are thriving in the inhospitable environment of the country’s central mountains.

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    The Past, Present, and Future of Dogs and DNA

    As scientists unlocked the secrets of DNA, it was only a matter of time until man’s best friend began to reap some of the rewards.

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    Fearless Dog Stands Guard and Keeps Wounded Friend Warm on Snow-covered Train Tracks

    This selfless canine risked everything to protect his friend. Now, his heroic act is going viral all over the Internet.

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    Your Dog’s Memory Is Sharper Than You Think

    A new study shows that dogs can remember the actions of their owners up to an hour after seeing them performed.

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    Do Dogs Recognize Our Faces?

    Your dog rushes to greet you at the door when you come home, seeks you out at the dog park, and is always ready to comfort with a lick or a paw. You and your canine may share a truly special bond, but does your dog recognize your face? Could he pick you out of a crowd? Scientists originally speculated that only humans and other primates had the ability to recognize faces, but new research into the canine brain has turned that theory on its head.

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