If you think that Arctic Huskies have a bit of wolf in them, you're right. A new study published this week in the science journal Current Biology, found that Inuit Huskies can trace part of the lineage back to the Taimyr wolves of Siberia of some 35,000 years ago.22 мая 2015 г.
Is an Alaskan husky part wolf?
MYTH: Huskies and Malamutes are half-wolf. FACT: Huskies and Malamutes are completely separate species from the wolf.
Do huskies have wolf DNA?
"Siberian huskies have a portion of their genome that traces back exclusively to this ancient Siberian wolf," Skoglund told Live Science. "It's pretty amazing that there is a special genetic connection to a wolf that roamed the tundra 35,000 years ago."
Is an Alaskan husky A wolf hybrid?
Sometimes referred to as a “wolfdog,” a hybrid is a canine cross of domestic dog and any species of wolf. Despite its wolf-like pointy ears, long coat, and general skittishness, the husky is a breed of domesticated dog and not a hybrid at all.
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