Question

10,000 years ago, two-thirds of 150 genera of the Pleistocene megafauna that were present just 40,000 years earlier had gone extinct. What seems to be the reason for this relatively recent extinction of so many large mammal species? A. This extinction was probably due to new pathogens O . B. Hunting by humans, habitat fragmentation, and the ice age played a large role in this extinction. C. This extinction was the result of a period of extreme volcanic activity. D. Global warming seems to be a contributing factor in the loss of these large mammal species.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Hunting by humans, habitat fragmentation, and the ice age played a large role in this extinction. This extinction event is often referred to as the Late Pleistocene Extinction and is thought to have been caused by a combination of factors, including overhunting by humans, changes in climate and habitat, and other environmental pressures. The extinction of large mammal species during this time had significant ecological impacts and is still the subject of ongoing research and debate.

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