DNA reveals menu choices of notorious man-eating lions.
Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 1. P. 16 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Buehler, Jake 3 of 3
Abstract
A recent study published in Current Biology used DNA analysis of hairs found in the tooth cavities of the infamous man-eating lions of Tsavo to uncover their diverse diet, which included oryx, zebras, wildebeest, and even humans. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, sheds light on the long-dead animals' lifestyles and the ecosystems they inhabited. The study's unique approach of analyzing ancient hairs for DNA could potentially be used to reconstruct diets from thousands of years ago, offering new insights into the past. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Science News. 2025/01, Vol. 207, Issue 1, p16
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Applied Sciences
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0036-8423
- Accession Number:181751254
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