How much do you know about your dog?Some people say that dogs and wolves have a deep connection, and the ancestor of dogs is jackals, what do you think?
Were the dog's ancestors jackals?Let's go back in time.
According to archaeologists, the ancestors of dogs can be traced back tens of thousands of years, while jackals appeared even earlier. Therefore, in terms of time, the ancestor of the dog could not have been a jackal.
In addition, dogs and jackals are also very different in biology and genetics. A dog is an animal domesticated by humans, while a jackal is a wild animal. In the course of evolution, dogs and jackals have different genetic and biological characteristics.
In addition, the behavior and Xi of dogs and jackals are also very different. Dogs are usually friends of humans, while jackals make a living by hunting and preying on other animals.
Dogs and wolves are inextricably linked, and they share many similarities not only genetically, but also in appearance, behavior, and ecological roles. They are all canines among mammals, but dogs are a subspecies of gray wolves that were domesticated by humans and became domestic animals.
The bond between a dog and a wolf can be described in a number of ways. First of all, in appearance, dogs and wolves have very similar body types and facial features, their ears are erect, their mouths are relatively pointed, their eyes are oval, and their bodies are slender and muscular. Secondly, they also have many similarities in their behavior, such as their preference for social life, their ability to run and hunt, and their strong sense of territorial protection.
In addition to this, dogs and wolves also have an important connection in terms of ecological roles. In nature, wolves are one of the natural enemies of dogs, and they prey on dogs, thus controlling the number of dogs. Due to the domestication of humans, dogs have become good helpers and friends of humans, and they can help humans with many tasks, such as guarding, guiding the blind, hunting, and search and rescue.
In conclusion, dogs and wolves are closely linked, and they share many similarities in terms of genes, appearance, behavior, and ecological roles. By understanding the connection between dogs and wolves, we can better understand canine behavior and ecological roles, and also better protect and maintain ecological balance.
However, despite their relationship, the dog's ancestors were not jackals.