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An international team of researchers has uncovered evidence about lost fallow deer diversity using ancient DNA.

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Neumark-Nord lake landscape in Germany

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international team of researchers, emeritus professor Wil Roebroeks of Leiden University's Faculty of Archaeology
What
An international team of researchers has uncovered evidence about lost fallow deer diversity using ancient DNA.
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Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:34:00 GMT · 4h 33m ago
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Neumark-Nord lake landscape in Germany ·
Why
The study analyzed ancient DNA from ten fallow deer specimens dating back around 125,000 years to understand their genetic diversity and the ecosystems Neanderthals inhabited.
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The research highlights how climate change and human activity have shaped the genetic history of animal populations, offering insights relevant to modern biodiversity and conservation efforts.

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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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    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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