This isn't just a quirky fossil story—it's a snapshot of life (and death) in the Ice Age. The find helps piece together how ancient predators lived and what they ate, which could reshape our understanding of ecosystems from tens of thousands of years ago. Plus, who doesn’t want to imagine puppy-like creatures snacking on woolly rhinos?

<p>But the sisters did feast on some woolly rhino before they died.</p>
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Scientists studying two Ice Age "puppies" discovered they weren't actually dogs—but they did have a surprising last meal: woolly rhino. These ancient canid siblings offer clues about the diets and evolution of early wolf-like species.

Two Ice Age ‘puppies’ weren’t exactly dogs

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