Archaeological evidence suggests ancient human societies in South America revered foxes to such an extent that they were buried next to them.
Scientists were surprised to find a fox buried in a human grave dating back 1,500 years in Patagonia, Argentina.
They think the most likely explanation is that the fox was a highly valued companion or pet.
DNA analysis shows the animal dined with prehistoric hunter gatherers and was part of the inner circle of the camp.
Ha. Yeah estimated at 15,000 years ago. Archeaology often seems presumptious… We found a single fox buried with a human. Ergo: all humans had a fox named Slinky, whom they shared their secrets with in fox tongue language – those that they could not divuldge to their family, lest they be scorned.
