Download or read book How to Tame a Fox and Build a Dog written by Lee Alan Dugatkin and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-04-14 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tucked away in Siberia, there are furry, four-legged creatures with wagging tails and floppy ears that are as docile and friendly as any lapdog. But, despite appearances, these are not dogs—they are foxes. They are the result of the most astonishing experiment in breeding ever undertaken—imagine speeding up thousands of years of evolution into a few decades. In 1959, biologists Dmitri Belyaev and Lyudmila Trut set out to do just that, by starting with a few dozen silver foxes from fox farms in the USSR and attempting to recreate the evolution of wolves into dogs in real time in order to witness the process of domestication. This is the extraordinary, untold story of this remarkable undertaking. Most accounts of the natural evolution of wolves place it over a span of about 15,000 years, but within a decade, Belyaev and Trut’s fox breeding experiments had resulted in puppy-like foxes with floppy ears, piebald spots, and curly tails. Along with these physical changes came genetic and behavioral changes, as well. The foxes were bred using selection criteria for tameness, and with each generation, they became increasingly interested in human companionship. Trut has been there the whole time, and has been the lead scientist on this work since Belyaev’s death in 1985, and with Lee Dugatkin, biologist and science writer, she tells the story of the adventure, science, politics, and love behind it all. In How to Tame a Fox, Dugatkin and Trut take us inside this path-breaking experiment in the midst of the brutal winters of Siberia to reveal how scientific history is made and continues to be made today. To date, fifty-six generations of foxes have been domesticated, and we continue to learn significant lessons from them about the genetic and behavioral evolution of domesticated animals. How to Tame a Fox offers an incredible tale of scientists at work, while also celebrating the deep attachments that have brought humans and animals together throughout time.
Download or read book Silver Fox Farming written by Wilfred Hudson Osgood and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the foregoing it is evident that silver foxes can be and in fact, are being propagated in confinement. Like most new enterprises, fox raising is a business regarding which opinions vary. The favorable facts are that silver foxes are easily and securely kept in simple wire inclosures; that suitable food for them is cheap and easily obtainable; that they are not subject to serious diseases and that their disposition and quality of their fur can be improved by selective breeding. Opposed to these are the unfavorable facts that they are by nature suspicious, nervous, and not inclined to repose confidence in man; and that, largely for these reasons, they do not breed regularly and successfully, except when cared for by experienced persons more or less gifted in handling them. The number of persons now engaged in the business is relatively small, and the work is still experimental, yet many of the initial difficulties already have been overcome. Numerous minor failures seem explainable in large measure, and are offset by several conspicuous successes. It is therefore probable that under proper management fox raising will be developed into a profitable industry, and it is perhaps not too much to expect that a domestic breed of foxes will be produced. Only time can show how far such expectations will be realized, but present indications must be regarded as very encouraging.
Download or read book The Domesticated Silver Fox written by Ned Dearborn and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Culture of Black and Silver Foxes written by R. B. Croft and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silver Fox Friendly written by and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Treatise on Silver Fox Farming written by Frank Folland Tuplin and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bright with Silver written by Kathrene Sutherland Gedney Pinkerton and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bright with Silver, first published in 1947, it has been nearly sixty years since Kathrene Pinkerton wrote Bright with Silver. This study of the famous Fromm brothers and their endeavor and persistence to breed a very rare and valuable type of fox would become a landmark history of American entrepreneurship. The simple beauty and elegance of the silver fox would be the fulfillment of the brothers' struggles to build a fur breeding empire. The story of the Fromm brothers that Pinkerton provides is a classic study of ingenuity and stick-to-itiveness that for so many years became a trademark of these four brothers. The intricate and complex history of their endeavors began with growing ginseng. This included intense observations of the plant that would provide the conditions, which eventually yielded abundant harvests that resulted in the necessary cash to start their fur business. Of course, the main story of Pinkerton is how the dreams of a perfect silver fox culture had overtaken the Fromm's possessions, thoughts and lives. The continual endeavor to find the right strain for their silver fox breed and their devotion to medical research that would ease the ravages of disease that could plague these precious animals would be the story that Pinkerton does so very well. It is without doubt that these four brothers, Walter, Edward, John, and Henry brought to the central Wisconsin landscape a business enterprise that played a large part in the economic development of this part of the state. Their story has all the ingredients of imagination, creativity, and great business sense. This edition brings back the story of the Fromm brothers that has been long gone, and sorely missed from the Wisconsin literary scene. Included are 32 pages of photographs.
Download or read book Pushinka the Barking Fox written by Lee Alan Dugatkin and published by Persnickety Press. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyudmila Trut, a lead researcher in a silver fox domestication experiment, met Pushinka, a silver fox, that she decided to take the experiment a step further with by moving into a small house.
Download or read book Silver Fox Farming written by Wilfred Hudson Osgood and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written at the turn of the 20th century, this book is a comprehensive guide to breeding and raising silver foxes for their luxurious fur. Osgood covers all aspects of fox farming, from selecting breeding stock to building and managing a fur farm. This book is of historical interest to those interested in the fur trade and animal husbandry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Silver written by Norma Fox Mazer and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1989-10-02 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their different backgrounds, Sarabeth, a teenager living with her mother in a trailer and transferring to a new school, makes friends with Grant and her affluent friends, including troubled Patty who shares a painful secret about her uncle.
Download or read book Domesticated Silver Fox written by United States. Department of Agriculture and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Domesticated Silver Fox written by Ned Dearborn and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stone Fox written by John Reynolds Gardiner and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-05-18 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.
Download or read book The Biography of a Silver fox written by Ernest Thompson Seton and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows the activities of a silver fox as he leaves his mother, finds a mate, establishes a den, and outwits human and animal enemies.
Download or read book Silver Fox Rabbit written by Alexander Harry and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This educational silver fox rabbit book presents facts along with carefully chosen words to teach both children and adults about the silver fox rabbit.Packed with facts about the silver fox rabbit, your children or grandchildren will enjoy learning from start to finish while they read this silver fox rabbit book.This book was a pleasure to write, and knowing that children learn from it made it all worthwhile!If you want to learn about the silver fox rabbit, you will enjoy this book.A Silver Fox Rabbit It is occasionally referred to as: - The American Heavyweight Silver Rabbit, - The Black Silver Fox Rabbit, - The American Silver Fox Rabbit, - The American Blue Silver Fox Rabbit, - The American Black Silver Fox Rabbit The Silver Fox Rabbit is a large, friendly breed of rabbit.It is a true American rabbit breed that was developed in the 1920s in North Canton, Ohio, in the United States.The Silver Fox Rabbit is unfortunately a rare breed that the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) has rated as "critical" and is now in danger of extinction.This enormous rabbit has incredible long fur that stands up when stroked in the opposite direction; from head to tail.Silver Fox Rabbits are adorable as bunnies and begin to develop their silvering color around the age of four months.
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book The Winter Fox written by Timothy Knapman and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Fox frolics, his friends worry because he is not joining them in preparing for winter.
