Impact of selection and domestication on hindlimb bones of modern reindeer populations: Archaeological implications for early reindeer management by Sámi in Fennoscandia

For centuries, reindeer herding has been an integral part of the subsistence and culture among Sámi northern Fennoscandia. Despite importance this husbandry in their history, timing details early domestication are still highly debated. Indeed, identifying domesticated individuals archaeological record remains complicated because considered to be phases process. In work, we propose solutions for domestic using 3D geometric morphometrics on isolated elements from long bones hindlimb modern populations. These important understanding both mobility effect load carrying or draught. A good level distinction between size shape variables these was found subspecies, sex lifestyles. This demonstrates that can provide information changes locomotor behaviour induced by process, such as control reduction humans. also analysis is useful exploring use draught implications strategies.