The Morphological Variability of the European Aurochs (Bos primigenius) from the Middle Pleistocene to its Extinction

Focusing on the aurochs, the wild ancestor of domestic cattle, this book offers a comprehensive review of archaeological findings across Europe. It addresses the challenges in distinguishing between aurochs and domestic cattle due to morphological overlap. By compiling biometrical data from various regions and time periods, the author highlights significant patterns of body size and shape variation, enhancing understanding of human-cattle interactions and the domestication process. This extensive analysis aims to aid zooarchaeologists in their research.