Ancient DNA Study Traces Incredible Journey of Dogs across Americas

Jun 18, 2025 - 16:30
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Ancient DNA Study Traces Incredible Journey of Dogs across Americas
Canadian Eskimo dogs. Illustration by John James Audubon and John Bachman (1845-1848).

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.

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