A German cave may be where dogs were first domesticated, study claims

Dogs are known to have evolved from wolves, yet until now, determining exactly when and where this occurred has proved difficult for scientists.  Several examples of ancient canines have previously been found, dating back thousands of years. Some resemble wolves, some look like dogs, and some sit awkwardly between the two groups.   Now, a new … Read more

Cats may have been domesticated to control the spread of mice

Tom and Jerry have been at it for millennia! First domestic cats appeared in Europe almost 10,000 years ago as mice spread across the continent, study reveals Cats may have been domesticated to control the spread of mice, a study finds Mice grew along with agriculture, cities and trade and domestic cats followed The house … Read more