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Ancient DNA analysis of fallow deer specimens from Neumark-Nord, Germany, revealed a level of genetic diversity comparable to all modern fallow deer.

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Neumark-Nord, Germany

Who
an international team of researchers, emeritus professor Wil Roebroeks of Leiden University's Faculty of Archaeology
What
Ancient DNA analysis of fallow deer specimens from Neumark-Nord, Germany, revealed a level of genetic diversity comparable to all modern fallow deer.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:34:00 GMT · 6h 5m ago
Where
Neumark-Nord, Germany ·
Why
The study analyzed ancient DNA from ten fallow deer specimens dating to around 125,000 years ago.
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This research provides new insights into how climate change and human activity have influenced the genetic history of animal populations over tens of thousands of years, offering valuable perspectives for current biodiversity and conservation efforts.

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    An international team of researchers has uncovered evidence about lost fallow deer diversity using ancient DNA.
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    An international team of researchers uncovered evidence that a single ancient fallow deer population 125,000 years ago in Germany showed genetic diversity comparable to all modern fallow deer.
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