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1 day ago · In 2021, a literature review of the current evidence infers that domestication of the dog began in Siberia 26,000-19,700 years ago by Ancient North Eurasians, then later dispersed eastwards into the Americas and westwards across Eurasia.
3 days ago · Genetic evidence also reveals that dogs did not accompany the first humans to the New World more than 15,000 years ago, suggesting instead that dogs came to the Americas only some 10,000 years ago. One study even suggested that some dogs have descended not from the wolf but rather from the jackal .
- A dog is a domestic mammal of the family Canidae and the order Carnivora. Its scientific name is Canis lupus familiaris. Dogs are a subspecies of t...
- Barking is a way for dogs to communicate with other dogs and with humans. Fierce barking or growling often signals that dogs are being territorial,...
- A dog may sniff other dogs’ rear ends to gather chemical information that helps the sniffer identify them as individuals. Gland-lined sacs, housed...
- Many people have learned that one human year equals roughly seven dog years. However, this is a huge oversimplification. How a dog ages is based la...
- Beginning when dogs are six weeks old, a series of four doses of combined vaccines against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus are...
- Whether cities should enact breed-specific legislation (BSL, or "pit bill bans") for dogs is widely debated. Some see BSL as a humane way of making...
May 22, 2024 · This new research, the most extensive study to date, 2 analyzed 27 additional genomes, giving new insights not yet uncovered. The new dog evolution data concluded that: By 11,000 years ago, dogs had already separated into 5 lineages, which spread worldwide, with some lineages already recombining.
5 days ago · Archaeological evidence suggests that dogs were domesticated in the Americas as early as 10,000 years ago. These dogs were an integral part of Native American life, providing valuable...
May 21, 2024 · Discover how ancient wolves evolved into our cherished canine companions, shaping human societies and fostering a bond of unconditional love. Explore the profound transformation from fierce predators to beloved family members, unraveling the origins, health issues, and cultural impacts of today's diverse dog breeds.
May 26, 2024 · Researchers discovered that six dogs from the Virginia Company Period in Jamestown—the first permanent English settlement in North America—possessed Indigenous ancestry and were eaten by the settlers.
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3 days ago · The first animal to be domesticated by humans was the dog, as a commensal, at least 15,000 years ago. Other animals including goats, sheep, and cows were domesticated starting around 11,000 years ago. Among birds, the chicken was first domesticated in East Asia, seemingly for cockfighting, some 7,000 years ago. The horse came under ...
