1,500-year-old Dusicyon avus fox remains found in human burial site in Argentina suggest it was kept as a pet by local hunter-gatherer communities.
1,500-year-old fox remains discovered in Argentina suggest that the extinct species, Dusicyon avus, may have been kept as a pet by local hunter-gatherer communities. The fox remains were found in a human burial site alongside 21 human remains, indicating a unique partnership. The fox's diet resembled that of the humans, suggesting it was either fed by them or fed on their leftovers. The fox species went extinct around 500 years ago, with the arrival of domestic dogs in Patagonia possibly being a contributing factor.
April 09, 2024
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