Ancient DNA is revealing the origins of livestock herding in Africa

Visitors to East Africa are often amazed by massive herds of cattle with a gorgeous array of horn, hump and coat patterns. Pastoralism—a way of life centered around herding—is a central part of many Africans' identity. It's also a key economic strategy that is now threatened by climate change, rising demands for meat, urban sprawl and land conflicts.

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