The reconstruction is based on the skull of a Neolithic dog discovered in Cuween Hill, on Orkney. Forensic artist Amy Thornton created a realistic model of the dog’s head, including muscle, skin and even hair. While reconstructions have previously been made of people from the Neolithic era, this is the first time researchers have attempted to reconstruct an animal from this time. "The reconstruction was originally created in clay using traditional methods, with a 3D print of the Cuween Hill skull as the base to build the anatomy on to. The researchers hope the reconstruction will help to to shed light on animals and their role in Neolithic groups.

Source: Daily Mirror April 17, 2019 10:22 UTC