Ancient DNA reveals population trends of Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata) in Northwestern Patagonia
Cinthia Carolina Abbona,
Jeff A. Johnson,
Miguel Giardina
et al.
Abstract:The Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata), a large flightless bird native to South America, held historical significance as a vital resource for Patagonian hunter–gatherer societies. Despite the species' cultural and ecological importance, the historical population dynamics of R. pennata remain poorly understood. Although present in the archaeological record, its abundance is not consistently documented and the reasons remain unclear. This study investigates the late Holocene population trends of R. pennata using ancient… Show more
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