Aurochs Arise?

Aurochs were huge, wild cattle, once found throughout Europe. They disappeared in the wild around 1300 BC and the last female died, in Poland, in 1627. The DNA of Aurochs survived, however, in some modern cattle breeds. This loss of the Auroch, removed an ecological niche in Europe. Breeders, in The Netherlands, have created the long-horned Tauros, with many of the characteristics of Aurochs. There's a plan to introduce a herd of Tauros to the Scottish highlands. The intention is to see if they can fill the niche left by the extinct Aurochs (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/10/herd-of-tauros-to-be-released-into-highlands-to-recreate-aurochs-effect). It's likely that the Tauros will have a beneficial effect on the flora and fauna of the Scottish highlands. It's probable, however, that the herds will have to be culled to prevent over-grazing. It's either that or having to introduce wolves into the same locations.