Publications by authors named "Robert Liddiard"
Article Synopsis
- This paper studies ancient horses to learn where they were from and how they moved around during medieval times.
- The horses were found in a special cemetery in Westminster, London, and tests on their teeth helped reveal their origins and diets.
- Results showed some horses came from cold places like Scandinavia, and the findings show how important horse trading was for rich people in medieval London.
The 10,000-year biocultural history of fallow deer and its implications for conservation policy.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Over the past 10,000 years, humans have actively influenced fallow deer populations, leading to various outcomes, including the endangered Persian fallow deer and the widespread European fallow deer, which holds unique statuses in different regions.
- - Genetic and archaeological studies reveal that European fallow deer have two main genetic groups in Anatolia and the Balkans, which served as their primary glacial refuges, and demonstrate how humans translocated these deer across regions, often sourcing them from distant populations.
- - The historical movement of fallow deer, influenced by myths and cultural practices, highlights the complexity between wild and domestic species, providing insights that could inform modern wildlife management strategies.