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Australian Megafaunal Extinction Spike

by Owen MulhernFeb 20th 20201 min

Australian Megafaunal Extinction Spike

All land animals over 100kg, and six of seven genera over 44kg disappear around this time (e.g. Genyornis newtoni).

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