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Bones of extinct Japanese wolves found in Kanagawa homes
Original: Japan News: Bones of Extinct Japanese Wolves Found At Private Houses in Kanagawa Pref. Village Thought to Be Used for Wo
Bones of the Japanese wolf, believed extinct since the early 20th century, have been found at private houses in a village in Kanagawa Prefecture. The remains are thought to have been kept and used for worship, reflecting the animal's long-standing spiritual significance in Japan. Only a small number of stuffed specimens of the species remain in the country, making the discovery notable for researchers studying the extinct wolf.
Why now: The wolf is extinct and rarely found, so physical remains tied to religious worship draw wide attention.
Japanese wolfKanagawa PrefectureJapan
Evidence
- Japan News: Bones of Extinct Japanese Wolves Found At Private Houses in Kanagawa Pref. Village Thought to Be Used for Worship. “The Japanese wolf is believed to have gone extinct in the early 20th century — and with only a few stuffed specimens remaining in Japan, there have… · researchbuzz_firehose@rbfirehose.com · 2
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