Skull scans tell tale of how world’s first dogs caught their prey

Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 16:20 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Analysis of the skulls of lions, wolves and hyenas has helped scientists uncover how prehistoric dogs hunted 40 million years ago. A study has revealed that the first species of dog – called Hesperocyon gregarius – pounced on its prey in the same way that many species, including foxes and coyotes, do today. The findings also show […]

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