Ghosts · EX Extinct
Aurochs
Bos primigenius
The mighty wild ox of Europe, ancestor of all domestic cattle — a beast of cave paintings and Roman arenas whose last individual died in a Polish forest in 1627.
EX · Extinct
Overview
The mighty wild ox of Europe, ancestor of all domestic cattle — a beast of cave paintings and Roman arenas whose last individual died in a Polish forest in 1627.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Cetartiodactyla |
| Family | Bovidae |
| Range | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The wild ancestor of nearly all modern cattle.
- The final aurochs died in Poland's Jaktorów Forest.
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Aurochs art print
Museum-grade art print from the Aurochs plate.
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Aurochs notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Aurochs plate.
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