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“About thirty-five genera of mammals disappear from America, about half of them in a brief window of 500 years, 13,200 to 12,700 years ago, with Clovis hunters occupying the core of that time period. A sudden cooling, the Younger Dryas, descends on the Earth by 12,880 years ago, marking the terminal appearance of many of these animals. Suspected causes of the YD are still contentious. But it signals the end of Clovis and much of the megafauna.”

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Book:In the Shadow of the Sabertooth: Global Warming, the Origins of the First Americans, and the Terribl
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In the Shadow of the Sabertooth: Global Warming, the Origins of the First Americans, and the Terribl

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Doug Peacock
Doug Peacock

Doug Peacock is an American author known for his profound insights into the natural world and his passion for wildlife. His works often focus on wildlife conservation, particularly his research on North American grizzly bears. Born in 1942, Peacock's career spans multiple fields, including ecology, photography, and writing. more

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