The aurochs (Bos primigenius; / ˈɔːrɒks / or / ˈaʊrɒks /; pl.: aurochs or aurochsen) is an extinct species of bovine, considered to be the wild ancestor of modern domestic cattle.

Nov 26, 2025 · Aurochs, (Bos primigenius), extinct wild ox of Europe, family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla), from which cattle are probably descended. The aurochs survived in central …

These were the Aurochs: the ancestors of all modern cattle. Aurochs is both singular and plural, so you can have one Aurochs and two Aurochs, and as many Aurochs as you can carry.

Mar 31, 2025 · For thousands of years, large herds of aurochs, the ancestors of modern cattle, roamed throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The males, standing nearly 6-feet tall at …

Jan 26, 2022 · For more than a decade now, scientists have been seeking to bring back this keystone species—and they’re getting close. While the aurochs themselves may be gone, …

Aug 26, 2025 · The aurochs, an extinct species of wild cattle, once roamed vast areas across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These bovines were the wild ancestors of all modern domestic …

Aurochs, the extinct ancestor of modern cattle, are being brought back to life to engineer and rewild our landscapes. This mega cow from the past roamed across Europe, Asia, and North …

Dec 4, 2022 · The Aurochs is a giant extinct species of wild ox that was once found in Asia, Europe and North Africa. They are believed to be the ancestors of the domestic cattle.

Jan 6, 2025 · Aurochs were impressive creatures that roamed Europe, Asia, and North Africa thousands of years ago. This extinct species of wild ox is the ancestor of modern domestic cattle.

Jun 30, 2024 · Uncover the fascinating history and colossal size of the aurochs, the first domesticated wild cattle. Learn why they faced extinction.