Protovis Explained

Protovis should not be confused with Protoavis.

Protovis himalayensis is a prehistoric species of sheep found in latest Miocene to Late Pliocene-aged strata of Himalayan Tibet in 2016.[1] [2]

Protovis was found only by some fragments such as its horns. Its discovery showed that modern mountain sheep first evolved from the genus Protovis.

Notes and References

  1. News: New species from the Pliocene of Tibet reveals origin of ice age mountain sheep. May 11, 2016. Science Daily.
  2. Web site: Chinese Academy of Sciences . New species from the Pliocene of Tibet reveals origin of Ice Age mountain sheep . 2023-05-10 . phys.org . en.

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