The vanishing of aurochs: Genetic evidence reveals multiple stressors at the same time

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Aurochs, the ancient ancestors of modern cattle, once roamed large parts of Europe, Asia and northern Africa.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:01:24 UTC.

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  1. The vanishing of aurochs: Genetic evidence reveals multiple stressors at the same time

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