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Paws of the Past: Unearthing the Story of the Bonn-Oberkassel Dog


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Join Hari and Kimi as they delve into the fascinating story of the Bonn-Oberkassel dog, a 14,000-year-old canine discovered alongside human remains in Germany. This isn't just another bone in the ground; it's a window into the deep bond between humans and dogs in the Paleolithic era!

Hear how this pup survived a deadly disease, likely thanks to human care, and the clues that suggest it may have been a beloved pet. Was it a companion? A sacrifice? Tune in to uncover the mysteries surrounding this ancient animal and its humans.

Explore the full story here: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bonn–Oberkassel_dog

This podcast is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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