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Ancient 'Tumat Puppies' Rewrite Dog Domestication History

6/17/2025

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The discovery of the "Tumat Puppies," 14,000-year-old wolf cub remains in Siberia, has reshaped our understanding of early canine history. Genetic analysis reveals their diet of woolly rhinoceros and small birds, highlighting the intricate ecosystems they thrived in. This finding challenges long-held beliefs about dog domestication and sheds light on ancient wolf behavior and social structures.

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The discovery of the "Tumat Puppies," 14,000-year-old wolf cub remains in Siberia, has reshaped our understanding of early canine history. Genetic analysis reveals their diet of woolly rhinoceros and small birds, highlighting the intricate ecosystems they thrived in. This finding challenges long-held beliefs about dog domestication and sheds light on ancient wolf behavior and social structures.