00:00A small jaw bone discovered in a cave has changed understanding of when dogs first lived closely with people.
00:07Scientists say DNA tests show the animal was an early domesticated dog from about 15,000 years ago.
00:14The find suggests that partnership with humans began thousands of years earlier than previously confirmed.
00:21Researchers say similar ancient remains from other places can now be identified using the same genetic reference.
00:28Experts believe early wolves stayed near camps, slowly becoming companions that helped with hunting and guarding.
00:36The study shows that the bond between humans and dogs dates back thousands of years, long before farm animals or
00:43cats were domesticated.
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