Bison (Eobison) constantini sp. nov. (Artiodactyla, Bovidae) from the Lower Pleistocene of Taurida Cave in the Crimea and Some Aspects of the History of the Subgenus Eobison

Key Points

• The aim is to describe a new bison species from the Lower Pleistocene and explore the history of the subgenus Eobison.
• Described remains from Taurida Cave, Crimea, dated 1.8–1.5 million years ago.
• Identified horn core, jaws, teeth, and limb bones of both juvenile and adult specimens.
• Discussed distribution and evolutionary aspects of the subgenus Eobison.
• Identified a new species, Bison (Eobison) constantini, from found remains.
• Findings contribute to understanding the early Pleistocene fauna of Crimea.
• The study reveals significant information about the evolution and historical distribution of Eobison.

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