Scientists find Ice Age bovine 'Yak x' at Denisova Cave
Scientists have identified a new Ice Age mammal, closely related to modern yaks, by analyzing ancient DNA from bone fragments found in Siberia's Denisova Cave.
Scientists just found a brand new Ice Age mammal in Denisova Cave, Siberia: think of it as an ancient cousin to today's yaks. By analyzing old bone fragments, the team discovered a distinct bovine lineage that split from yaks about 400,000 years ago ... [547 chars]
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