Domestication
New research reveals that domestic dogs began developing diverse sizes and shapes over 11,000 years ago, far earlier than previously thought. A comprehensive analysis of ancient canid remains challenges the notion that modern dog breeds stem mainly from recent selective breeding. Instead, it highlights a long history of coevolution between humans and canines.
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New DNA evidence shows domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread to Europe and East Asia only in the past 2000 years, later than previously believed. Earlier assumptions placed their roots in the Levant around 9600 BC. Separate findings reveal that in China, leopard cats lived near humans for over 5000 years but never became domesticated.