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submitted 7 months ago by tardigrada@beehaw.org to c/science@beehaw.org

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Archaeological evidence suggests ancient human societies in South America revered foxes to such an extent that they were buried next to them.

Scientists were surprised to find a fox buried in a human grave dating back 1,500 years in Patagonia, Argentina.

They think the most likely explanation is that the fox was a highly valued companion or pet.

DNA analysis shows the animal dined with prehistoric hunter gatherers and was part of the inner circle of the camp.

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[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Yeah I figured the original article might have more meat but this one is written in a misleading way…

But I didn’t find that statement in the original paper either. It seems to be all about this more recent grave.