Human predation contributed to the extinction of the Australian megafaunal bird Genyornis newtoni ∼47 ka
The impact of humans on megafaunal extinction is Australia is unclear. Here, the authors show burn patterns on eggshells of the extinct megafaunal bird, Genyornis newtoni, created by humans across Australia, suggesting that human predation contributed to the extinction of this bird around 47 thousan...
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Nature Portfolio
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/591200caa0d7447681efb470798cae61 |
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Sumario: | The impact of humans on megafaunal extinction is Australia is unclear. Here, the authors show burn patterns on eggshells of the extinct megafaunal bird, Genyornis newtoni, created by humans across Australia, suggesting that human predation contributed to the extinction of this bird around 47 thousand years ago. |
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