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A melting pot of Roman dogs north of the Alps with high phenotypic and genetic diversity and similar diets.
Scientific reports - 13 Oct 2023
Granado José, Susat Julian, Gerling Claudia, Schernig-Mráz Monika, Schlumbaum Angela, Deschler-Erb Sabine, Krause-Kyora Ben
Abstract excerpt
Several dog skeletons were excavated at the Roman town of Augusta Raurica and at the military camp of Vindonissa, located in the northern Alpine region of Switzerland (Germania Superior). The relationships between them and the people, the nature of their lives, and the circumstances of their deaths are unclear. In order to gain insight into this dog population, we collected 31 dogs deposited almost simultaneously...
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