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Extinct bovine species found in Siberia linked to yaks
Original: Extinct bovine species discovered in Siberia reveals lost relative of yaks
Scientists have discovered an extinct bovine species in Siberia, identified as a previously unknown relative of yaks. The find sheds light on the lost diversity of Ice Age megafauna in the region and the evolutionary history of yak-like animals. Coverage is so far limited, with the discovery reported as revealing a lineage science did not know had existed.
Why now: The discovery of a new extinct species is a notable scientific finding, prompting attention from science and nature news outlets.
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