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Humans killed most of Australia’s megafauna: study
What killed Australia’s megafauna? A new study has weighed in on the old debate and pointed the finger at humans to blame – but scientists remain at odds on the controversial issue.
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Science & Environment
Aboriginal Australians co-existed with megafauna for at least 17,000 years
The extinction of the giant reptiles, marsupials and birds that once called Australia home has been the subject of much debate, including the role early Australians may have had on their fate.
Nature & Wildlife
GALLERY: Australia’s biggest ever animals
ASIDE FROM THE blue whale, which is thought to be the largest animal that has ever lived, many of today’s creatures are mere pygmies compared with what came before them in Earth’s prehistoric past. Australia’s first human inhabitants would have come face to face with some, such as Diprotodon, Megalania and Thylacoleo.
News
Human impact and climate changed killed megafauna
New evidence has revealed climate change played a key role in the extinction of ancient megafauna, with human impact “tipping them over the edge”.
News
Giant prehistoric kangaroos walked, not hopped
Some giant extinct kangaroos were walkers rather than hoppers, according to new anatomical evidence.
AustroPalaeo
Aussie megafauna depicted in new reconstructions
A new coin series features the marsupial lion and other iconic extinct Australian animals, all illustrated by celebrated artist Peter Trusler.