Great extinct Australian mammals

It was humans who hunted that led to the extinction of large mammals in Australia 40,000 years ago, according to a new study published in Science.

Previously, the widespread extinction of many giant vertebrate species in Australia has caused much controversy. Many theories have been proposed, including the hypothesis of climate change.

According to recent research, people themselves are the cause
large mammals in Australia lived 40,000 years ago extinct

However, after studying fecal samples dating back to 130,000-41,000 years ago (when humans appeared in Australia), as well as by analyzing pieces of coal and pollen, scientists concluded hunting activities. human and fire are the cause.

Specifically, when studying the pieces of coal and pollen taken from Lynch's crater - a volcanic crater filled in Queensland and surrounded by tropical rainforests, they discovered at the time of the incident. extinction, no climate change process takes place. Instead, they found the number of fires increased during this period.

Scientists believe that based on these, it can be concluded that the people who have hunted make large animals extinct, leading to major changes in ecology.

Large animals include large kangaroo up to 3m tall, bagged lions, giant birds and reptiles.

The kangaroo that eat young branches has disappeared