Wobb in hippopotamus size was identified by collagen analysis by fossils of 43,000 years old

Australia was once home to an incredible variety of Megapanida. Hippopotamus -sized Wobb, kangaroo that traveled as giants, and huge nails with huge nails lined up in the shadows. These creatures disappeared – but why were they lost? Understanding their disappearance can provide valuable lessons about the future. An international team of researchers from the University of Vienna and the University of Algarve attempted to decipher the mysterious phenomenon of the disappearance of Megapanida, studying the “ancient collagen” preserved in fossils. “The geographical spread and the date of the disappearance of Megapanida in Australia, as well as the possible interaction with the first modern people, is a matter that is causing a strong scientific debate,” said Professor Katerina Doukas, the main author of the study. Good collagen preservation for years, the disappearance of Megapanida – from only mammoths – remains an exciting mystery. 10,000 to 50,000 years ago, many of these impressive animals disappeared. The problem is that the fossils that […]
Source: News Beast

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