Domestication

Earliest evidence for domestic yak found using both archaeology, ancient DNA

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Earliest evidence for domestic yak

Earliest evidence for domestic yak found using both archaeology, ancient DNA Researchers, including archaeologists from Washington University and University of China, found evidence in a settlement known as Bangga; Oldest evidence till now. The Yak is an important animal in some parts of India—Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Ladakh etc. Arunachal Pradesh even has a Yak research centre … Read more

Earliest Evidence of Chicken Breeding in Yayoi Period Discovered in Japan

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Chicken Breeding

Earliest Evidence of Chicken Breeding in Yayoi Period Discovered in Japan Conclusive evidence of chicken breeding in the Yayoi period of Japan has been discovered from the Karako-Kagi site. The chicken is one of the most common domesticated animals, with a current estimated population of over 33 billion individuals. They are reared for their meat … Read more