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March 2009 PMID 19260016

Animal evolution during domestication: the domesticated fox as a model.

Lyudmila Trut, Irina Oskina, Anastasiya Kharlamova

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What people are saying

The overall sentiment indicates strong agreement and high interest, exemplified by comments praising the research and sharing personal insights, such as noting the rapid domestication of foxes since 1959, and references to specific studies like Trut et al. (2009), which demonstrate detailed engagement with the subject. The tone is curious and appreciative, with some users recommending further reading, showing that the discussions are both respectful and eager to learn more.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the research and its findings, as seen in references to the rapid domestication experiments and the significance of behavioral traits.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high curiosity about domestication processes, citing specific experiments and mentioning a recommendation to explore the topic further.

EngagementHigh engagement

Users engage deeply by discussing the scientific details, such as the genetic basis of domestication and specific experiment outcomes, and by sharing external links and summaries.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions are enthusiastic and informative, they mainly reflect scientific curiosity rather than widespread societal impact, leading to a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses how early domestication, especially through selecting for behaviors like tameness, accelerates physical and behavioral diversity in animals, using the domestic dog and a long-term fox experiment as key examples.
  • It highlights that both conscious and unconscious selection for specific traits can induce significant changes in behavior, morphology, and physiology, with foxes showing similarities to dogs during domestication.
  • The review suggests that genetic and molecular mechanisms, particularly those involving neurospecific regulatory genes, play a crucial role in these evolutionary transformations driven by behavioral selection.]
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zoe feigen
@SylphofBun · X

This is actually super neat and recommend reading into it! Buns with these characteristics are definitely anecdotally more chill than your average prick eared agouti. The link they reference is here: https://t.co/70QVozx98i https://t.co/BkLgUuVCoI

Oct 10, 2019 · 4 likes · 71 followers View post →
尾上正人
@9w9w9w92 · X

Trut, Lyudmila, Irina Oskina and Anastasiya Kharlamova. (2009) “Animal Evolution during Domestication: the Domesticated Fox as a Model,” Bioessays, 31(3), pp.349-60. かつてベリャーエフが率いたノヴォシビルスク・グループの人たち

Sep 18, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 605 followers View post →
Victor H.G.❄
@VictorHG994 · X

@BoixRichter Muy interesante. El ser animales sociales debe haber ayudado. En los 50 hicieron ensayos para domesticación con zorros por selección artificial. A partir de la 3ra generación notaron cambios en el carácter y de aspecto a partir de la 4ta generación. https://t.co/h6SYG5o9dM

Oct 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,251 followers View post →
Bit~3~Snake!!!
@Bit3Snake · X

Animal evolution during domestication: the domesticated fox as a model https://t.co/8zCurU9GbB

Apr 25, 2025 · 1 like · 623 followers View post →
GroundedInReality
@grounded_in · X

@nikicaga @KingEzana77 Actually, no, humans quite famously domesticated foxes starting in 1959 (Very much contrary to those that argue this sort of selection can't happen rapidly). https://t.co/JX3LWAeCBH

Jan 31, 2025 · 1 like · 349 followers View post →
Richard
@rpdrichard · X

RT @VictorHG994: @BoixRichter Muy interesante. El ser animales sociales debe haber ayudado. En los 50 hicieron ensayos para domesticación…

Oct 22, 2021 · 1 share · 991 followers View post →

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Bit~3~Snake!!!
@Bit3Snake · X

Animal evolution during domestication: the domesticated fox as a model https://t.co/8zCurU9GbB

Apr 25, 2025 · 1 like · 623 followers View post →
GroundedInReality
@grounded_in · X

@nikicaga @KingEzana77 Actually, no, humans quite famously domesticated foxes starting in 1959 (Very much contrary to those that argue this sort of selection can't happen rapidly). https://t.co/JX3LWAeCBH

Jan 31, 2025 · 1 like · 349 followers View post →
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Animal evolution during domestication: the domesticated fox as a model https://t.co/iIrKlbBpYN

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Richard
@rpdrichard · X

RT @VictorHG994: @BoixRichter Muy interesante. El ser animales sociales debe haber ayudado. En los 50 hicieron ensayos para domesticación…

Oct 22, 2021 · 1 share · 991 followers View post →
Victor H.G.❄
@VictorHG994 · X

@BoixRichter Muy interesante. El ser animales sociales debe haber ayudado. En los 50 hicieron ensayos para domesticación con zorros por selección artificial. A partir de la 3ra generación notaron cambios en el carácter y de aspecto a partir de la 4ta generación. https://t.co/h6SYG5o9dM

Oct 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,251 followers View post →
zoe feigen
@SylphofBun · X

This is actually super neat and recommend reading into it! Buns with these characteristics are definitely anecdotally more chill than your average prick eared agouti. The link they reference is here: https://t.co/70QVozx98i https://t.co/BkLgUuVCoI

Oct 10, 2019 · 4 likes · 71 followers View post →
石田真也
@isida_masaya · X

RT @9w9w9w92: Trut, Lyudmila, Irina Oskina and Anastasiya Kharlamova. (2009) “Animal Evolution during Domestication: the Domesticated Fox a…

Sep 22, 2019 · 1 share · 361 followers View post →
尾上正人
@9w9w9w92 · X

Trut, Lyudmila, Irina Oskina and Anastasiya Kharlamova. (2009) “Animal Evolution during Domestication: the Domesticated Fox as a Model,” Bioessays, 31(3), pp.349-60. かつてベリャーエフが率いたノヴォシビルスク・グループの人たち

Sep 18, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 605 followers View post →