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"From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing
array of shapes, colours and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700
million dogs living with or around humans.
To many of us, dogs are loyal companions, working partners, and beloved family
members – and the histories of our species are deeply woven together. But how
did this incredible diversity come to be – and how far back does this
relationship with humans go?
Two new studies published today in
Science provide some answers. One, led by
Allowen Evin from the University of Montpelier, draws on ancient skeletal
remains. The other, led by Shao-Jie Zhang from the Kunming Institute of
Zoology, draws on the study of DNA from ancient Eastern Eurasian dogs.
Together, these studies suggest the story of dogs and their relationship with
humans is older and more complex than once thought."
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
