How long have wolves been living on earth?

Answer 1

As far back as the relationship between humans and wolves goes, we humans discovered wolves pretty far back, even before we started to form small 'tribes'. The wolves were domesticated and became 'man's best friend' when early humans actually formed these 'tribes'. The wolves served as great hunting partners back at the time, not as pets. Over time, the wolves evolved into dogs. I hope this answered your question, and maybe went a little further.

Answer 2

Wolves have existed since the late Pleistocene period. They are believed to be the ancestors of all domestic dogs.
Evolutionary studies suggest that wolf ancestors first appeared about 60 million years ago. This is during the Paleocene period. The canine family, which the wolf family belongs to, evolved around 20 million years ago.

Answer 3

First, define what you mean by "wolf."There are a number of different species that are or have been called "wolves". Do you mean a particular kind of wolf? Any kind of wolf? Any animal that a modern human from the US would look at and say "yep, that's a wolf"?

The first caniforms (creatures that could be reasonably described as "dog-like") arose about 50 million years ago. Some time around 40-35 million years ago, the first canid (member of the "dog family" proper) had developed, but probably no one would call it a "wolf" ... for one thing, it was small, being only slightly bigger than a large Chihuahua.

The genus Canis (which includes the modern "wolf" and the "dire wolf", a separate species) appeared maybe 25 million years ago, and modern-looking forms were around by, say, 20 million years ago, though they weren't quite the wolves of today. Canis lupis (the modern grey wolf species) dates back maybe 3 million years or so.

Answer 4

wolves havve been on earth since the last ice age. and they are just like humans they survived the last ice age as we did.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

In Prehistoric times