A new study reveals how the extinction of megafauna between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago—including saber-toothed cats, woolly mammoths, and elephant-sized sloths—triggered ecological ripple effects still impacting ecosystems today.
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How giants that vanished 10,000 years ago triggered ripple effects that are still felt today
50,000 To 10,000 Years Ago Extinction period
12+ Feet feet Mammoth tusk length
3 Tons tons Largest extinct wombat weight
7 Inches inches Saber-toothed cat fang length
Saber-Toothed Cats, Woolly Mammoths, Giant Sloths species affected
50,000-10,000 Years Ago megafauna extinction period