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Human-canine coevolution: New studies explore the history of dog domestication

dog domestication human-canine coevolution archaeology canine brain activity Peter Mitchell

New research and archaeological findings are shedding light on the millennia-long coevolution between humans and dogs. Archaeological evidence indicates that dogs have been buried alongside humans in tombs dating back 14,000 years, highlighting a deep-seated historical bond.

In his book, 'First Dogs: Hunter-Gatherers and their Canine Companions from Prehistory to the Present', archaeologist Peter Mitchell posits that dog domestication was a complex, mutual process. He suggests that humans and wolves likely acted as equal partners during the initial stages, with hunter-gatherer communities playing a central role in this development.

Complementing this archaeological perspective, a study published in the journal iScience by Cell Press has investigated the biological aspects of this relationship. The study analyzed the brain activity of dogs as they observed various human facial expressions, exploring how dogs have evolved to interpret human emotions such as laughter, sadness, and anger.

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