Ancient dogs were remarkably diverse, new study finds #Science #Biology #Zoology #AncientDogs #Biodiversity #DogEvolution

Dog Skull Analysis Rewrites Evolution of Humanity's Best Friend #Science #Biology #EvolutionaryBiology #DogEvolution #Paleontology #AnimalBehavior

🧬 These dogs helped humans adapt to the New World. Hunters. Guardians. Companions. Their genetic legacy is a key to understanding how we survived—and thrived—on a new continent. #DogEvolution #HumanHistory

These breeds are relatively recent, so I don’t cover them in my books. But my research focuses on truly ancient dogs—over 1,500 years old. If ancient dogs intrigue you, my books are waiting. 🐾 #AncientDogs #DogEvolution

Genetic studies confirm Kritikos Lagonikos evolved independently. Linked to Cirneco dell’Etna, Kelb Tal-Fenek & other Mediterranean hounds—descendants of the ancient Cretan dog. #Genetics #DogEvolution

At Bagor, skeletal remains reveal dogs already distinct from wolves—selected, trusted, nomadic companions. Lothal offers a copper figurine: not just a pet, but a protector, a guide, a symbol.
#Archaeozoology #DogEvolution #HumanCanineBond #AncientIndia #DogCompanion

20,000 years ago, in prehistoric Iberia, wolves and dogs hybridized — and Sapiens may have played a role. What if fear became alliance, and wild became companion? Read more in And Dog Decided to Meet Man. #DogEvolution #IberianWolves #HumanCanineBond

🐶 Where did dogs come from?

Explore the history of dog domestication—from ancient wolf ancestors to modern companions. 🐺❤️

Tap the link in the first comment to see how this incredible journey began.

#HistoryOfDogDomestication #DogsAndHumans #DogEvolution #WolvesToDogs

Scientists are fascinated by Indian street dogs 🐕🔬, using them as a model to understand #DogEvolution and #NaturalBehavior, untainted by the genetic bottlenecks and health issues plaguing #PureBreed dogs 🚨💔 #GeneticsMatter

Meet the ultimate survivors: street dogs in India and Egypt 🐕🌍, thriving through #NaturalSelection, not human-imposed standards or inbreeding 🚫💔. They're the most "natural" dogs alive today, free from the constraints of #PureBreed ideology 🌟 #DogEvolution

New model suggests wolves chose domestication for food access, affecting human-canine...
https://www.livescience.com/animals/dogs/dogs-may-have-domesticated-themselves-because-they-really-liked-snacks-model-suggests
#dogevolution #domestication #naturalselection #animalbehavior #scientificresearch