Early Farming Societies Forged Bonds with Ancient Dogs in the Americas

Early Farming Societies Forged Bonds with Ancient Dogs in the Americas

Learn how ancient dogs followed the earliest farmers in Central and South America, and find out why their original lineage is nearly gone today.

The Remarkable Journey of American Dogs Through Ancient DNA Research

Pre-contact Central and South American dogs (Canis Familiaris) – These are all dogs that existed prior to the arrival of European settlers, originating from a single maternal lineage that spread into North America. A recent study led by researchers at Oxford University indicates that the divergence times of dog breeds in North, Central, and South [...] The post The Remarkable Journey of American Dogs Through Ancient DNA Research appeared first o…

Ancient DNA Study Traces Incredible Journey of Dogs across Americas

Pre-contact Central and South American dogs (Canis familiaris) -- all dogs preceding contact with European settlers -- descended from a single maternal lineage that diverged after dogs entered North America. The post Ancient DNA Study Traces Incredible Journey of Dogs across Americas appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.