10B_Regalado_IHP2a

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  • 4000 BCE

    Daphoenus

    Daphoenus
    40-25.7 mya- The daphoenus was a member of the dog, wolf, bear, and fox family. They ambush their prey, not hunt.
  • 3700 BCE

    Cynodictis

    Cynodictis
    37.2- 28.4 mya- The Cynodictis looked really similar to a fox because of its fur. The Cynodictis is also known as the "grandfather of the dog"
  • 680 BCE

    Tomarctus

    Tomarctus
    6.8 mya- The Tomarctus species were a lot like wolves. They were aggressive and territorial. They killed their prey using their sharp claws.
  • 250 BCE

    Borophagus

    Borophagus
    2.5 mya- The Borophagus species looked like hyenas with big jaws and strong chewing muscles.
  • 32 BCE

    Canis Lupus (wolves)

    Canis Lupus (wolves)
    32,000-18,000 years ago- This species had strong sense of smell and would kill its prey using its big teeth and strong jaw. They hunted in packs and ate from human trash piles. They got friendlier to humans in order to get food.

  • Domestic Dogs

    Domestic Dogs
    As time went on, wolves teeth and jaws became smaller. They continued to be friendly to humans to get food. Around 150 years ago, humans started to breed wolves and they adapted into dogs.