Raised by Wolves | by Tim Flannery | The New York Review of Books

Genetic studies of wolves and dogs indicate that their lineages split between 30,000 and 40,000 years ago, and the limited archaeological evidence suggests that the split occurred in Europe. Cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs were all first domesticated much later—beginning around 10,500 years ago—in the Near East. The realization that humans and dogs have been companions for at least 30,000 years has prompted a reconsideration not only of the relationships’ origins, but also of its consequences. via www.nybooks.com Another one of the things that makes the history of Europe special. Exceptional, one might say. Within the last couple of weeks, Chopi has eaten a pound of grapes (vet visited, vomiting induced); a large package of tortillas; a large, raw hamburger patty, I thought well out of his reach; and a rabbit (not just killed, but eaten, down the last entrail). He's such a good dog.

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