Jack-Russell Mummy Found

Unearthed dog in Egyptian tomb proves human-canine bond is no novelty.


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It’s no secret that ancient Egyptians were skilled at embalming and preserving their dead. For quite some time now, archaeologists have been unearthing mummified humans, cats, birds, and even crocodiles, but a recent discovery has researchers a little surprised. A tomb inscribed with the phrase “Hapi-Men” contained not only a human mummy, but a dog resembling a Jack Russell terrier, which researchers are now calling “Hapi-Puppy.” There is some evidence of ancient Egyptians keeping dogs as companions, and even giving them names such as “Brave One” or “Useless.” However, with very few mummified dogs having ever been found, Hapi-Puppy has a claim to fame as one of the rarest mummified animals. We can’t say we find this all too surprising, though. After all, who could resist the adorable face and extreme intelligence of a Jack Russell terrier?

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