"Ancient DNA reveals a Bronze Age bias for male horses" Topic
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| Tango01 | 20 Jul 2020 10:26 p.m. PST |
"Myths about horses and gender abound. Many equestrians, for example, say they prefer "predictable" geldings over "moody" mares, despite no real difference in their behavior while ridden. Now, a new study suggests our biased views of horses may have ancient origins. Based on ancient DNA from hundreds of horse skeletons, researchers suggest Bronze Age Eurasians overwhelmingly preferred male horses—preferences that may shed light on the earliest days of horse husbandry. It's a "glorious example of the potential" for DNA to uncover the origins of horse domestication, says William Taylor, an archaeologist at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who wasn't involved in the study…" link
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rvandusen  | 21 Jul 2020 8:11 a.m. PST |
Isn't it just awful that the ancient Skythians were not woke and promoted gender stereotyping among horses? ;) |
| JimSelzer | 21 Jul 2020 9:08 a.m. PST |
only takes one stallion to bred so the mares were of more value than all the extra males |
 Dan Cyr | 21 Jul 2020 9:45 a.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 21 Jul 2020 12:29 p.m. PST |
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considers the Battle of Delium, 424 B.C.