Secret from the skeleton of 3 prehistoric dogs

Paleontologists have unearthed the remains of 3 prehistoric 4 to 8 year old dogs. What is special is that there is a mammoth bone in their mouth.

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The team believed that this was a burial ritual at the time, meaning that some people intentionally put the bone in their mouths after they died.

The Paleolithic dogs' brains (dogs that lived during the Paleolithic period) were also later removed for the purpose of freeing the soul of this animal. This sign shows that the close relationship between humans and dogs has existed for a long time.

Mietje Germonpré, a paleontologist at the Royal Belgian Academy of Natural Sciences, said mammoth bones could be evidence that the dog was "eaten" to power the soul-escort journey. DEADMAN.

A dog's skull is found with a bone in the mouth. (Photo: Dailymail)

According to Germonpré, there are not a few indigenous people in the North who believe that the head is a place containing spirits or souls. She explained: 'In some ethnic groups, the skulls of the killed animals will be cut open so that the soul can fly out'.

The study showed that dogs were domesticated much earlier than previously thought, said Rob Losey, an anthropology professor at the University of Alberta. They have distinct signs of coyotes living at the same time as modern wolves like shorter snouts, broader skulls and palate.

These dogs are thought to be quite large, with an estimated body weight of more than 30kg and a height of at least 60cm, similar to the Syrian sled dogs. Scientists believe they are used to transport meat, bones, mammoth ivory and firewood.