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

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Briefings

Research led by Lund University published in October 2026 reveals that the extinction of aurochs in northern Europe resulted from multiple simultaneous stressors rather than a single cause. The study, based on genetic data, identifies specific environmental pressures that contributed to the species' disappearance in one of the first regions where they went extinct.

Key points

• A multi-factorial extinction model was established for aurochs in northern Europe, identifying concurrent stressors rather than a single cause.
• The study utilized genetic evidence to trace the decline of the species, which occurred in northern Europe, one of the first areas where they became extinct.

Context and limitations

The findings are based on a single international research team's genetic analysis from October 2026, with limited coverage of the full historical timeline and potential gaps in long-term environmental data.

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