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Siberian grotto reveals remains of Ice Age mammal similar to yak

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Briefings

Researchers identified fossilized bone fragments in a cave in Southern Serbia belonging to a distinct bovine species from the Pleistocene, representing the first known evidence of this lineage in the region. The discovery challenges existing models of Pleistocene bovine distribution and suggests a previously unknown evolutionary branch that survived until the end of the last ice age.

Key points

• Fossilized bone fragments were recovered from a cave in Southern Serbia, dated to the Pleistocene epoch.
• DNA analysis confirmed the remains belonged to a bovine species not previously identified in the region.

Context

This discovery is significant for understanding Pleistocene bovine evolution and migration patterns in Southeast Europe, potentially revealing a lineage that persisted until the end of the last ice age.

Limitations

The evidence consists solely of bone fragments and DNA; the specific species name, geographic range, and exact timing of its extinction remain unknown.

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