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Man's Best Friend

Season 1 Episode 3 | 54m 52s

Shane discovers why dogs are more than man’s best friend – they’ve been reshaped by evolution into the perfect partner for our species. And just as we’ve transformed them, dogs have left an unmistakable pawprint on us and the world we both share.

Aired: 07/18/23 | Expires: 07/15/25
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