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Ireland's famous 'Kerry cow' bones reidentifiedas ancient bear and wild boar

TOI SCIENCE DESK25 Aug 2026, 07:50 amUpdated 40 min ago1 min readIndiaIndia

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Ireland's famous 'Kerry cow' bones reidentified as ancient bear and wild boar

Ancient animal bones from Ferriters Cove are now identified as bear and wild boar. This reclassification challenges decades of evidence for early farming in Ireland. Previously thought to be cattle, these remains are now understood differently. Modern scientific techniques revealed the true identity of these ancient specimens. This discovery prompts a reconsideration of Ireland's prehistoric transition to agriculture.

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Source: Times of India · TOI SCIENCE DESK. Published 25 Aug 2026, 07:50 am.

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