Gondwanan fauna

Gondwanan fauna refers to the group of plants and animals that originally lived on the ancient supercontinent Gondwana, which existed millions of years ago and included regions like Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, and India. When Gondwana broke apart, these species became isolated in different landmasses, leading to unique and often closely related animals in each area. Studying Gondwanan fauna helps scientists understand how continents' movements influenced the evolution and distribution of species, highlighting a shared biological heritage across southern continents.