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This study aims to explore the ecology and movements of Younger Dryas reindeer populations in Britain.

Younger Dryas reindeer in northwest Europe: A multi-isotope study of the palaeoecology and mobility of Chelm’s Combe fauna, Britain.

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Multi-isotope analysis investigates reindeer ecology and mobility in Britain, suggesting limited human presence.

This study aims to explore the ecology and movements of Younger Dryas reindeer populations in Britain.
Performed multi-tissue analysis of isotopes from reindeer, red deer, and horse.
Analyzed oxygen, carbon, strontium, and nitrogen isotopes in dental enamel and bone collagen.
Studied faunal assemblage from Chelm's Combe in southwest England.
Strontium isotopes suggest some reindeer were resident while others might have been migratory.
Isotopic analysis reveals higher δ¹⁵N and lower δ¹³C values in British reindeer compared to continental specimens.
Findings indicate limited connectivity between British and continental reindeer populations.

Stevens et al. (2026) studied this question.

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