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Darwin's 150‑year‑old hillside steps mystery may have a new answer from virtual grazing animals (phys.org)
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Steep hillsides and mountainsides in many regions worldwide are often covered in characteristic step-like patterns, also known as terracettes. These repeating landforms have fascinated scientists for more than a century, yet the factors contributing to their formation had not been clearly confirmed until now.

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[–] vatlark@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Yeah these are found all over. And the cows causing it is always the explanation I was given.