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Bury the food.

By burying carcasses and bones, dogs were essentially creating natural refrigerators for them.

The dirt prevented other creatures from smelling and finding their bounty, maintained freshness longer by keeping away sunlight, and also "marinated" the food with the tastes of the earth.

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