Breeding Ancient Cattle Back from Extinction

By Stephan Faris

The only place to see an aurochs in nature these days? A cave painting. The enormous wild cattle that once roamed the European plains have been extinct since 1627, when the last survivor died in a Polish nature reserve. But this could soon change thanks to the work of European preservationists who are hoping they can make the great beast walk again.

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Published on February 12, 2010 13:47
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