Phylogeographic, ancient DNA, fossil and morphometric analyses reveal ancient and modern introductions of a large mammal: the complex case of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Ireland

• Published in: Quaternary science reviews Vol. 42; pp. 74 - 84
• Main Authors: Carden, Ruth F., McDevitt, Allan D., Zachos, Frank E., Woodman, Peter C., O’Toole, Peter, Rose, Hugh, Monaghan, Nigel T., Campana, Michael G., Bradley, Daniel G., Edwards, Ceiridwen J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 24.05.2012
• Subjects: Anthropogenic translocations; Archaeofaunal analysis; Bone; Cervus elaphus; Colonization history; Holocene; Mitochondrial DNA; Radiocarbon dating; Zooarchaeology; Archaeofaunal analysis; Zooarchaeology; Radiocarbon dating; Anthropogenic translocations; Colonization history; Mitochondrial DNA; Holocene

The problem of how and when the island of Ireland attained its contemporary fauna has remained a key question in understanding Quaternary faunal assemblages. We assessed the complex history and origins of the red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Ireland using a multi-disciplinary approach. Mitochondrial seq...