Unraveling the Ancient Origins of Man's Best Friend
Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals that domesticated dogs pre-date the rise of agriculture, challenging previous assumptions about the timeline of human-canine companionship.
Canine companionship dates back much further than previously thought, according to a new study that analyzes ancient DNA. The research pushes the earliest genetic evidence of domesticated dogs back by over 5,000 years, suggesting that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired and shared these four-legged friends long before the rise of agriculture.
The study, published in the journal Science, provides a fascinating glimpse into the deep history of the human-dog relationship. By examining DNA samples from the remains of ancient canines, researchers were able to piece together a timeline of dog domestication that upends previous assumptions.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
