Late Quaternary Extinction

The Late Quaternary Extinction refers to the widespread disappearance of many large animals, like mammoths and saber-toothed cats, around 10,000 years ago. This period coincides with the end of the last Ice Age. Scientists believe these extinctions resulted from a combination of climate change, which altered habitats, and human activities like hunting. The loss of these large species had significant ecological impacts, shaping the modern ecosystems we see today. This event is a key example of how environmental shifts and human influence can dramatically affect biodiversity.