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

Aurochs, the ancient ancestors of modern cattle, once roamed large parts of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. New research by an international team led by Lund University indicates that multiple factors contributed to their demise in northern…

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