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Giant Kangaroos: Extinction from Climate Change Uncovered
4/28/2025
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Story summary
- Giant kangaroos, or Protemnodon, roamed eastern Australia over 40,000 years ago but faced extinction due to their inability to adapt to changing climates. These "homebody" creatures thrived in stable rainforests yet were unable to migrate as conditions deteriorated, ultimately sealing their fate in a shifting world.
