On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread

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New analyses of ancient cattle, sheep and goat bones on Madagascar suggest the rapid spread of introduced livestock on the island 1,200 years ago coincided with forest loss and population declines of large native herbivores.

New analyses of ancient cattle, sheep and goat bones on Madagascar suggest the rapid spread of introduced livestock on the island 1,200 years ago coincided with forest loss and population declines of large native herbivores. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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