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Ancient Megafauna Extinction: New Secrets from Bones Revealed
2/10/2025
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- Fifty thousand years ago, North America thrived with majestic megafauna, from towering mammoths to fierce saber-toothed tigers. Their mysterious extinction, possibly caused by human actions or climate shifts, continues to spark debate. Cutting-edge biomolecular techniques are now unraveling the secrets of their fragmented bones, shedding light on these incredible creatures and their fate.