The history of the European aurochs (Bos primigenius) from the Middle Pleistocene to its extinction : an archaeological investigation of its evolution, morphological variability and response to human exploitation
The aurochs (Bos primigenius) was an important animal to humans, during prehistory when it was widely hunted, and in some areas also during historical periods. It is generally agreed to be the wild ancestor of domestic cattle (Bos taurus) and therefore an in-depth knowledge of this animal is key to...
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University of Sheffield
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.617122 |