Herbivores, not predators, most at risk of extinction
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 20:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
One million years ago, the extinction of large-bodied plant-eaters changed the trajectory of life on Earth. The disappearance of these large herbivores reshaped plant life, altered fire regimes across Earth's landscapes, and modified biogeochemical cycling in such a way that Earth's climate became slightly colder.