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we slaughtered [the aurochs] into extinction Humans also created a similar replacement: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heck_Cattle#Controversy http://en.wikipedi
by gravitycop 18y ago
we slaughtered [the aurochs] into extinction
Humans also created a similar replacement: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heck_Cattle#Controversy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heck_Cattle#Controversy
Heck cattle are considered by some the most suitable cattle breed for low intensity grazing systems in certain types of nature reserves, due to their ruggedness and lack of need for human care. Heck cattle today are propagated in some places to fulfill the role of extinct megafauna in the ecosystem.
A replacement was also created for the extinct tarpan: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heck_horse http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heck_horse
- mattmaroon 18y agoIt's a replacement from the standpoint of humans who want meat and/or labor. From an ecological standpoint, our attempts to create replacements often fail miserably.
- gravitycop 18y agoFrom an ecological standpoint, our attempts to create replacements often fail miserably. Source? What is an ecological standpoint?