novosibirsk foxes

The Novosibirsk foxes tag covers discussions about the long-running scientific domestication experiment at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics in Novosibirsk, Russia. This decades-long study selectively bred silver foxes for tameness, producing foxes that exhibit dog-like behaviors and loyalty to human handlers. Content includes a news thread sharing a video overview of the experiment and commentary on the foxes' domesticated traits. The tag is relevant for users interested in animal behavior, evolutionary biology, and the history of domestication research.