Strontium isotope analysis of the teeth of cows found in the site of an ancient community just 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from Stonehenge indicate that these animals were born and raised:
A) near Stonehenge
B) in Scotland and Wales
C) in the Alps
D) all of the above

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Strontium isotope analysis can reveal the geological origin of animals. The analysis of the cows' teeth suggests they were born and raised in regions with different strontium signatures, such as Scotland and Wales, rather than near Stonehenge or the Alps.

Strontium Isotope Analysis of the Teeth of Cows Found in the Site