“Rediscovered After Millennia: The Astonishing Secrets of Dogor, Ancient Wolf-Dog Survivor of a Frozen Era”
What’s the difference between a dog and a wolf? Quite a bit, I would say! But, what if we throw a twist into the mix? Picture this: scientists recently stumbled upon an 18,000-year-old mummified pup frozen in Siberia’s permafrost, and they’re scratching their heads trying to figure out just what exactly it is! Named Dogor, which charmingly means “friend” in Yakutian, this little guy doesn’t fit neatly into either category of dog or wolf. The fact that researchers can’t quite pin him down might suggest he hails from a time when the two were more closely related, maybe even an ancestor to both! Isn’t it wild to think that this preserved creature could help unravel the history of our furry companions? Join me as we dive into this fascinating archaeological find and what it reveals about the early days of our relationship with dogs! LEARN MORE
“The fact that we can’t [determine whether it’s wolf or dog] might suggest that it’s from a population that was ancestral to both — to dogs and wolves.”
Centre for Palaeogenetics/TwitterScientists have named the 18,000-year-old mummified mutt Dogor, which means “friend” in Yakutian.
A recent discovery has left researchers bewildered. An 18,000-year-old mummified corpse of a puppy was found buried under the Siberian permafrost, but analysis of the incredibly well-preserved remains have suggested that the animal is neither dog nor wolf — meaning it could actually be a common ancestor for both.
According to CNN, Russian scientists unearthed the canine corpse near Yakutsk, located in eastern Siberia. Like many past archaeological discoveries uncovered from the depths of the permafrost, the mummified pup was mostly intact with its nose, fur, and teeth remarkably well-preserved.
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