Ancient puppy could be oldest domesticated canine ever discovered

 
Scientists say radiocarbon analysis shows that the remains of a puppy discovered in permafrost in Siberia, Russia are 18,000-years-old - meaning the animal could be the oldest domesticated canine ever discovered. Video: Reuters

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