Extinction of Megafauna Due to Human Predation

A new study suggests that human predation by early hunter-gatherers was the main reason for the extinction of woolly mammoths and other giant herbivores around 50,000 years ago. The extinction of megafauna continues to be a concern in modern times due to human activity.

Prehistoric Human Impact on Megafauna Extinction

Prehistoric humans likely caused the mass extinction of megafauna species, reshaping life on Earth 50,000 years ago. The study by researchers at Aarhus University found that human hunting and ecosystem modification were the primary culprits behind the downfall of Earth's giants.