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Dogs and breeding

Darwin and Evolution - for iPod/iPhone

Mar 1, 200900:02:23Science & Medicine

Dogs used to be bred for their ability to help humans. Now selective breeding accentuates physical features at the expense of ability to survive in the wild.

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