Show Notes
Mutton was one of the last of the Salish Woolly Dogs– a breed raised by Indigenous Coast Salish communities before colonization led to its disappearance. Sarah Lando and Dr. Kaylee Byers delve into how genome sequencing is helping uncover the Woolly Dog’s legacy—and could even lead to its revival.
Resources:
1. The history of Coast Salish “woolly dogs” revealed by ancient genomics and Indigenous Knowledge – Science 2. Salish Woolly Dog – The Canadian Encyclopedia 3. Extinct Woolly Dog was carefully bred for weaving, ancient DNA confirms – Washington Post 4. Extinct Woolly Dog Analyzed in Collaborative Study with Coast Salish Co-authors – American Museum of Natural History
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