Egyptian Dog Mummy Infested with Bloodsucking Parasites

The finding is the first archaeological evidence of bloodsucking parasites plaguing Fido's ancestors in Egypt during the classical era of Roman rule. The tiny nuisances may have carried diseases leading to the puppy's early demise.



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