animals. history

An image of a 17,000-year-old cave painting of a wolf-like dog in Font-de-Gaume, France.

Man’s best friend may have been the Neanderthal’s downfall

April 20, 2015Science

There are many theories as to why the Neanderthals, our ancestral cousins, died out. A new theory suggests that modern humans may be the most successful invasive species of all time, with special thanks to our canine companions for giving us the competitive edge.