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Ancient Wolves Found in Baltic Reveal Human Connection

11/26/2025

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Archaeologists found remains of two wolves on Stora Karlsö in the Baltic Sea.
The wolves date to 3,000–5,000 years ago and appear to have lived alongside humans.
They exhibit a marine-based diet, smaller body sizes than mainland wolves, and low genetic diversity, suggesting possible human management.
Researchers propose ancient humans transported the wolves to the island and shared food with them, which challenges views of wolf domestication in prehistoric Scandinavia.

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Archaeologists found remains of two wolves on Stora Karlsö in the Baltic Sea.
The wolves date to 3,000–5,000 years ago and appear to have lived alongside humans.
They exhibit a marine-based diet, smaller body sizes than mainland wolves, and low genetic diversity, suggesting possible human management.
Researchers propose ancient humans transported the wolves to the island and shared food with them, which challenges views of wolf domestication in prehistoric Scandinavia.