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Dogs and cats have been human’s most popular pet companions throughout history.
But it turns out, another mammal could have once held a similar rank.
This unique placement sparked questions about the bond these two may have shared during their lifetimes.
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The human-fox pair is part of the larger archeological site of Canada Seca.
Originally discovered in 1991, it contains the remains of at least 24 members of a hunter-gatherer community.
Before the research was done, even the species of the furry companion was a mystery.
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First thought of as an unknown canid, likely a gray fox.
A 1,500-year-old burial site features a human skeleton laid to rest alongside a fox.
This unique placement sparked questions about the bond these two may have shared.
