Late Quaternary Extinctions

Late Quaternary Extinctions refer to the widespread disappearance of many large animals, like mammoths and giant sloths, roughly between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. These extinctions coincided with the last Ice Age and are believed to result from a combination of climate change and human activities, such as hunting and habitat alteration. The loss significantly impacted ecosystems, as many of these animals played crucial roles in their environments. Understanding these extinctions helps scientists learn how climate and human actions can influence biodiversity and species survival.