Contact: Leighton Kitson
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Durham University
Caption: Salukis appear genetically different because they were geographically isolated and were not part of the 19th century Victorian-initiated Kennel Clubs that blended lineages to create most of the breeds we keep as pets today.
Credit: Keith Dobney
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