Sled dog DNA reveals hidden chapter in Greenland's history

Sled dog DNA reveals hidden chapter in Greenland's history

The Inuit arrived in Greenland several hundred years earlier than previously believed, according to a study that mapped the genetics of sled dogs conducted by researchers from institutions including the University of Copenhagen.

Greenland’s sled dog DNA reveals Inuit migration happened earlier than believed

Greenland’s sled dogs, the Qimmit, have been more than loyal companions for many centuries. They’ve been indispensable partners, pulling sleds across the island’s icy terrain and helping Inuit communities survive one of the world’s most inhospitable environments. Now, recent genetic research into these animals is not only unravelling their unique history but also revising portions […]