Oldest Dog DNA Ever Found Reveals How Ancient Our Friendship Really Is
The discovery of the oldest dog DNA suggests that dogs have been human companions for nearly 16,000 years, 5,000 years earlier than previously thought. The DNA was found in a piece of a skull in Turkey and in southwest England, shedding light on the origins of dogs and their relationship with humans.
Scientists have discovered the oldest dog DNA, which suggests that dogs have been human companions for nearly 16,000 years. The DNA was found in a piece of a skull in Turkey and in southwest England. The discovery sheds light on the origins of dogs and their relationship with humans. Dogs are believed to have diverged from two types of grey wolves. The findings also show that dogs had spread across Europe 14,300 years ago. The role of these early dogs among humans is still unclear, but they may have been used for hunting or protection.
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