EARTH: Humans, megafauna coexisted in Patagonia before extinction
American Geosciences Institute
Alexandria, VA - As we celebrate National Fossil Day, EARTH Magazine brings you a story set in Pleistocene South America, where the climate was warming following an ice age. At this time, Patagonia was home to large megafauna species like giant sloths and saber-toothed cats. By luck, numerous remains were preserved in cool volcanic and lakeshore caves. The chilled environment spared the DNA from destruction, providing scientists a unique opportunity for study. To find out how long humans and megafauna coexisted go to: http://bit.ly/2dcGwCS.