Quaternary megafauna refers to the large animals that lived during the Quaternary period, which began approximately 2.6 million years ago and continues to the present. This group includes species such as mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and giant ground sloths, many of which went extinct during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs. These animals were characterized by their significant size, often adapted to cold environments, and their extinction is often attributed to a combination of climate change and human activities. Studying Quaternary megafauna provides insights into past ecosystems and the impacts of environmental changes.
The Quaternary is the most recent geological time period, which started 1.67 to 2.4 million years ago depending on the area studied. The Quaternary is part of the Cenozoic ("new life") Era, along with the Tertiary Period. The Quaternary Period includes recent time (the last 11,000 years ago, since the last ice age) which is called the Holocene and the Pleistocene Epoch. There is currently much debate as to how long the Quaternary period is. There are considerations into re-classifying the Quaternary as it is "technically" too short to be considered a geological age. But this is a matter of much conjecture at the moment.
Quaternary Geochronology was created in 2006.
Phanerozoic.
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We are in the Quaternary period now (Holocene Epoch). So it hasn't ended yet.
Megafauna - 2010 was released on: USA: 4 June 2010 (Brooklyn International Film Festival)
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The Quaternary is the most recent geological time period, which started 1.67 to 2.4 million years ago depending on the area studied. The Quaternary is part of the Cenozoic ("new life") Era, along with the Tertiary Period. The Quaternary Period includes recent time (the last 11,000 years ago, since the last ice age) which is called the Holocene and the Pleistocene Epoch. There is currently much debate as to how long the Quaternary period is. There are considerations into re-classifying the Quaternary as it is "technically" too short to be considered a geological age. But this is a matter of much conjecture at the moment.
Megafauna.
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The cast of Megafauna - 2010 includes: Marin Ireland as Anna Michael Matthys as Milo Kelsey McNamee as Callie
Terrestrial megafauna refers to large animals that live on land, such as elephants, rhinos, and big cats. These animals play crucial roles in their ecosystems and their conservation is important for maintaining biodiversity. They are often at risk due to habitat loss and poaching.
Usually, quaternary consumers are at the top of the food chain. The only thing that would eat a quaternary consumer is another quaternary comsumer (like a human).
Quaternary International was created in 1989.
Quaternary Geochronology was created in 2006.
I enjoy camping, especially when I can avoid the megafauna.