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Extinct Yak Relative Discovered in Siberia via Ancient DNA

Genetic analysis of ancient bone fragments reveals a previously unknown extinct bovine species related to modern yaks that inhabited southern Siberia.

3 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 5 Oct 2026 · updated 32d ago

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3 publishers have covered this in 3 articles since 5 Oct 2026. New Scientist published first, on 5 October at 15:00 UTC; Spotlight news only followed 0 min later. The most recent article, from Times of India, appeared on 6 October at 11:23 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: New Scientist, Spotlight news only, Times of India.

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  1. DNA from Siberian bones reveals previously unknown extinct relative of modern yaks Times of India
  2. Extinct bovine species discovered in Siberia reveals lost relative of yaks Spotlight news only
  3. Extinct yak relative discovered from DNA in Denisova cave New Scientist

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  • Siberia
  • Denisova cave
  • Current Biology
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