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Aurochs, were a giant breed of cattle, which became extinct around 400 years ago.
Sounds like a "big load of bull" .. but in the literal sense! And the "AI men from the Ministry" will need to be equipped with step-ladders! ....okay, groan if you must
Source: Nick Squires,TelegraphThe huge cattle with sweeping horns which once roamed the forests of Europe have not been seen for nearly 400 years.
Now Italian scientists are hoping to use genetic expertise and selective breeding of modern-day wild cattle to recreate the fearsome beasts which weighed around 2,200lb and stood 6.5 feet at the shoulder.
Sounds like a "big load of bull" .. but in the literal sense! And the "AI men from the Ministry" will need to be equipped with step-ladders! ....okay, groan if you must