Pleistocene megafauna

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Large animals that roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene epoch, which lasted from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, including species such as mammoths and saber-toothed cats.

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Episode #015: Taphonomy: How Fossils are Found - Younger Dryas Catastrophe

KosmographiaJan 28, 2020

In this episode, Randall Carlson explores the devastating impact of the 'Great Five' extinction events on Earth’s biodiversity. He discusses how certain Pleistocene megafauna remains have been found in unique taphonomic circumstances, raising questions about their extinction. The conversation reveals insights from scientific literature that could reshape our understanding of Earth's history.

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