Scientists Pinpoint Start Of Man-Dog Friendship
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07 Dec 2024
Scientists have pinpointed when humans and dogs likely started their relationship—12,000 years ago in Alaska
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A University of Arizona-led study examined ancient canine remains to understand early human-dog companionship origins
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Archaeological evidence suggests canines and humans coexisted closely earlier in the Americas than previously thought
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The 12,000-year-old canine leg bone was discovered in Alaska using radiocarbon dating techniques in 2018
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An 8,100-year-old canine jawbone, excavated in 2023, showed further evidence of early domestication signs
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Chemical tests on the bones revealed salmon consumption, implying human involvement in canine diets
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This evidence challenges traditional views of ancient canines exclusively hunting land animals without human interaction
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Researchers debate whether these ancient canines were domesticated dogs or tamed wolves genetically distinct today
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The findings contribute significantly to understanding human-animal companionship's origins in the Americas
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Uncertainty remains about defining "dogs" genetically, leaving room for more exploration in evolutionary studies
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