Extinct bovine species discovered in Siberia reveals lost relative of yaks

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What happened

DNA analyses of ancient remains have revealed a previously unknown extinct bovine species that inhabited southern Siberia during and even before the last ice age.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:01 UTC.

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  1. Extinct yak relative discovered from DNA in Denisova cave

  2. Extinct bovine species discovered in Siberia reveals lost relative of yaks

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