Human Hunting and the Extinction of Megafauna: A 50,000-Year Review
Anthropology.net
JULY 6, 2024
The debate over what caused the extinction of many large mammals, birds, and reptiles over the past 50,000 years has been ongoing for decades. Were humans or climate change responsible for these losses? Recent research 1 suggests a compelling answer. Defining Megafauna and the Extinction Crisis Megafauna refers to animals weighing at least 45 kilograms.
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