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The Quaternary Period | The Period We Live In

In the nineteenth article, we discuss the last period of the Cenozoic Era- The Quaternary period. It is the period we currently live in and it's still ongoing.

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About 10,000 years ago, the climate began to warm up, resulting in the extinction of many of the large animals (megafauna) of the Quaternary Period. Only a few smaller representatives of the megafauna remain, such as African elephants, rhinoceroses, and hippopotamuses. Scientists are skeptical as to whether the warming climate is to blame for the extinction at the end of the last ice age or the fact that modern humans were beginning to rapidly spread around the globe and hunt these animals. Ice Age Village, Dinosaur History, Evolutionary Psychology, History Of Earth, Prehistoric Man, Early Humans, Human Evolution, Prehistoric World, Frank Frazetta

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About 10,000 years ago, the climate began to warm up, resulting in the extinction of many of the large animals (megafauna) of the Quaternary Period. Only a few smaller representatives of the megafauna remain, such as African elephants, rhinoceroses, and hippopotamuses. Scientists are skeptical as to whether the warming climate is to blame for the extinction at the end of the last ice age or the fact that modern humans were beginning to rapidly spread around the globe and hunt these…

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During the Ice Ages of the Quaternary Period, most of the land was covered with ice, and vegetation included mosses, sedges, shrubs, lichens and low-lying grasses. During warmer periods, most of the soil was not covered with ice, and woodlands and coniferous forests existed. The emergence of tropical rainforests occurred during the Holocene. This habitat allowed many animals and plants to thrive and evolve. Savannas also emerged where herbivores grazed and flourished. Prehistoric World, Prehistoric Art, Paleo Art, World Images, Prehistoric Creatures, Prehistoric Animals, Fantasy Art Landscapes, Fantasy Landscape, Plant Life

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During the Ice Ages of the Quaternary Period, most of the land was covered with ice, and vegetation included mosses, sedges, shrubs, lichens and low-lying grasses. During warmer periods, most of the soil was not covered with ice, and woodlands and coniferous forests existed. The emergence of tropical rainforests occurred during the Holocene. This habitat allowed many animals and plants to thrive and evolve. Savannas also emerged where herbivores grazed and flourished.

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Carboniferous landscape, illustration - Stock Image - C037/2505

Carboniferous insects. Illustration of a millipede (Arthropleura) and a dragonfly (Meganeura monyi) in the forests of the Carboniferous Period (354-290 million years ago).

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An illustration of the giant rodent <i>Josephoartigasia monesi</i>. The overgrown rodent was bigger than a buffalo and had giant teeth that it used like elephant tusks. Ancient Animals, Paleo Art, Extinct Animals, Prehistoric Creatures, Prehistoric Animals, Zoology, Weird Animals, Rodents, Creature Design

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Extinct Mega-Rodent Had Teeth Like Elephant Tusks

The extinct Josephoartigasia monesi, the biggest rodent to walk the Earth, used its big front teeth like elephants tusks, research finds.

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“Ideal landscape of the Quaternary period.” -Taylor, 1904

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Shallow stormy seas of the Ordovician period 450 MYA

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Bali, Indonesia: All You You Know 2024 Visit

Explore Bali, Indonesia in 2024 with our comprehensive guide. Discover top attractions, hidden gems, cultural insights, and practical travel tips for an unforgettable experience.

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