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Letter: Dogs, wolves and splitting species

Published 24 June 2015

From Michael Slezak writes

• The concept of “a species” is still a matter of considerable debate. Views on dogs and wolf speciation vary, depending on which aspects researchers prioritise. Canid specialists do not expect an agreed answer any time soon.

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Issue no. 3027 published 27 June 2015

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