Pleistocene Epoch
The Pleistocene Epoch, spanning from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, is known as the "Ice Age." During this time, the Earth experienced significant climate changes, including repeated glacial cycles where large ice sheets advanced and retreated. This period saw the rise and fall of mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and early humans, who adapted to varying environments. The Pleistocene ended with the last major ice age melting, leading to the warmer conditions of the Holocene Epoch, which continues today. Its impact on global ecosystems and human ancestry is profound, shaping life as we know it.
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The Pleistocene epoch, lasting from about 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago, was a period marked by significant climate changes and the last Ice Ages. Large ice sheets covered parts of North America and Europe, profoundly shaping the landscape. This epoch saw the rise and spread of early humans, who adapted to harsh environments and hunted large animals like mammoths. The Pleistocene ended with the melting of the ice sheets, leading to warmer climates and the development of modern ecosystems, setting the stage for human civilization as we know it today.