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Ancient DNA Reveals Earliest Domesticated Dog at Cheddar Gorge

New DNA analysis of ancient animal remains from Cheddar Gorge’s renowned Gough’s Cave has dramatically reshaped our understanding of early dog domestication. A 14,300-year-old jawbone discovered during excavations between …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

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Cheddar Gorge Flooded by Storm Claudia, Gough's Cave Closed

Storm Claudia’s heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding at Cheddar Gorge, leading to the temporary closure of Gough’s Cave, the largest and most popular show cave in the area. Overnight downpours drenched the South …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read