On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread
September 24, 2026
September 24, 2026
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 24 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - 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.
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On ancient Madagascar, large native herbivores paid the price as introduced livestock spread
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - 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.
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