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Articles related to "Pleistocene"
Book Review: Ice Age Mammals of North America <I>Ice Age Mammals of North America: A Guide to the Big, the Hairy, and the Bizarre</I> is a useful introduction to the Pleistocene Epoch and its animals for budding young paleontologists. ice age • pleistocene • pleistocene epoch • mammal • mammals
Extinction IV: The Pleistocene Ice Age Many large mammals went extinct during the last Ice Age. ice age • pleistocene • mammal • mammals • extinct
Book Review: Mammoth: The Resurrection of an Ice Age Giant If you liked the Discovery Channel documentary about the recovery of a frozen mammoth carcass, you will love Richard Stone's <I>Mammoth</I>, about the history of mammoth hunting for science, and the quest to clone a mammoth. mammoth • mastodon • genetics • dna • clone
Sabre-toothed Cats This group of extinct cats were very common until the end of the last Ice Age. sabre-tooth • felidae • felinae • nimravinae • dinictis
NATIONAL SYMBOL - A RODENT? The beaver is probably Canada's strongest symbol after our flag. This rodent, the largest in the country, has greatly influenced Canada's history. suite101 • suite101.com • canada • canadian • canadian tourism
The Birth of Civilization in Ancient Mesoamerica When -and for what purposes-did the peoples of pre-Columbian Middle America seek to develop from hunter-gatherers into the creators of some of the most renowned cities in the entire history of ancient civilization? Are all the great civilizations of Mesoamerica-the Maya, Aztecs, Olmecs, Zapotecs, and others-part of one great culture? Were there “strong continuities” in ancient Mesoamerica that created this one great civilization known as ancient Mesoamerica, that then flourished from 1200 BC to 1521 AD? What factors prompt the birth and define the characteristics of civilization, anyway? A study of Mesoamerica's cultural creation provides many clues. mesoamerica • middle america • pre-columbian • hunter-gatherer • civilization
Wisconsin’s First People: The Paleo-Indians The first people to live in the area, now known as Wisconsin, were the Paleo-Indians. Archeology finds show them to have been here as early as 12,000 years ago. paleo-indian • wisconsin • first people • bering straits • pleistocene
Woolly Mammoths Learn more about the woolly mammoth and the newest discoveries. science • kids • woolly mammoth • mastadon • ice age
Woolly Rhinoceros
The woolly rhinoceros was another large mammal that lived during the Pleistocene Ice Ages. woolly • wooly • mammoth • rhinoceros • coelodonta
Cave Bears and the Devil's Cave Germany has played a great role in the history of paleontological study, many famous fossils have been found there. On a recent visit to Germany, my husband and I visited a site known as the Teufelshohle or "Devil's Cave." cave bear • hohlenbar • hohlenbaren • teufelshohle • devil's cave
All About Beavers The beaver is probably Canada's strongest symbol after our flag. At one time, it was near extinction, but thanks to a determined lady named Maude Watt, it is now thriving in every province in Canada. beaver • beaver kits • fur trade • all about beavers • ice age
Horses Horses are fascinating animals, and their development is a fascinating topic of paleontology. horse • hyracotherium • eohippus • mesohippus • dinohippus
Mastodons, Ancestors of Elephants Mastodons, relatives of mammoths, are the ancestors of our modern elephants mastodon • mammoth • mammut • mammuthus • elephant
A Visit to the Texas Memorial Museum of Science and History After visiting Texas Memorial Museum of Science and History as a child, this small, little-known museum will always have a special place in my heart. museum • natural history museum • paleontology • geology
Onza: Mystery Mexican Big Cat While some cryptozoologists want the onza recognized as a third species of Latin American big cats, and not a jaguar or a puma; other people think it is a mere myth. mystery big cat • onza • cryptozoology • paranormal • mutants
The Glyptodonts Look out for those "giant armadillos!" glyptodont • glyptodonts • doedicurus • mammal • mammals
Review, Walking with Prehistoric Beasts As much as I enjoyed "Walking with Dinosaurs" this new television programme and companion book are even better. dinosaur • dinosaurs • paleontology • geology • fossil
Giant Sloths The ground sloths are large relatives of our modern tree sloths. sloth • giant sloth • megatherium • edentate • tree sloth
Paleontology in Yellowstone National Park Although Yellowstone National Park is better known for its geothermal features, our oldest national park also provides a lot of paleontological information yellowstone • paleontology • paleontological • geothermal • geology
Mammoths, Mastodons, and Elephants What's the difference between mammoths, mastodons, and elephants? mammuthus • mammoth • mastodons • mammut • elephant
Cool Summer Sites A mixed bag of fun and educational websites to keep you entertained. kids • summer • fun
Kedah An introduction to the early history of the northern Malaysian state of Kedah. history of malaysia • northern malaysia • black pepper trading • tin mining in malaysia • ecotones in malaysia
Snakes and Bladders Gabriella Kalapos author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company discusses the folktale behind the popular holiday Saint Patrick's Day. st. patricks day • saint patricks day • saint patricks day folktales • snakes and ireland • irish folktales
Volcanoes are Natural Polluters Volcanoes have the ability to change Earth's atmosphere. Current eruptions are causing respiratory hazards and past eruptions have caused climate change. sulfur dioxide • volcanic emissions • climate change • volcanic smog • vog
Camels Camels are well-adapted to living in the desert. camel • camels • desert • arabian camel • bactrian camel
Captain Benjamin L. E. Bonneville Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country. bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
Eating on the Grooming Job - A Review of the Low Carb Lifestyle Groomers often find eating a bit of a problem on the job. Whether you work alone or in a bustling salon, there is always a time crunch. For groomers following the low-carb diet plan, or those just looking for a steady energy boost thru the day, the SuiteU low-carb course offers some ideas for your menu. low-carb • lo carb • diet • high-protein • low carb
Saiga Antelope, Rhinoceros and TCM To protect rhinoceros from extinction, the use of Saiga horn was promoted as a replacement in Chinese Medicine. Now Saiga antelope are critically endangered as well. traditional chinese medicine • critically endangered saiga antelope horn • rhino horn • rhinoceros poaching • antelope herd
Turkey for Thanksgiving: A Holiday Tradition Turkey is a holiday tradition in many American households going back to the days of the Pilgrims. Now there is an important difference as to how the bird is raised. history of the turkey • american holiday tradition • buying turkeys • factory-farm turkeys • organic turkey
Million Year Old Human Tooth Found The discovery by paleontologists shows that humans existed in Europe long before previously believed, and the evolutionary path of mankind is becoming clear. ancestor • evolution • fossil • cave • neanderthal
A Visit to the Urwelt-Museum Oberfranken The Urwelt-Museum Oberfranken in Bayreuth, Germany is a small museum that is worth a visit. museum • museums • geology • geologist • paleontology
Dating Fossils II: Radiometric Dating Radiometric dating is a more precise type of dating used on fossils. radiometric dating • sedimentary rock • relative dating
La Maria Ranch, Santa Cruz This article describes an archaeological field school opportunity in La María Ranch, Santa Cruz. field school • archaeology • archaeological vacation • rock art • excavation
Marsupials The recent Olympics in Sydney, Australia have piqued my interest in marsupials. marsupial
Pet and Plants as Home Resources Everything you care for in your household should earn its keep, right back at you. And while I cannot vouch for your spouse or children pulling their weight, your pets and plants will!
Prehistoric Cats Meet the relatives of today's wild cats. Explore this brief article on a few of the different relatives the cats have. sabre • tooth • predators • eusmilus • biting
Scottie Creek Valley, Yukon Information about an archaeological vacation opportunity in the Yukon territory. This archaeological opportunity is an archaeological and ethnographic field course from Yukon College. archaeology • archaeological vacations • archaeological opportunities • digs • field school
The Baradla Cave (Aggtelek-Jósvafö) The Baradla is the largest cave in Hungary. It is on the territory of the National Park of Aggtelek. There are several dripstone caves in the surrounding of Aggtelek. One of them is the world-famous Baradla dripstone cave. hungary • aggtelek • josvafo • baradla • cave
The First Americans Where did the first native Americans come from? How did they get there? This article explores the scientific and scholarly evidence about the first arrivals of native humankind to the Americas, and how they developed unique cultures that became the tribes we know of in history, and today. native americans • bering strait • beringia • migration • asia
A Visit to the Museum of the Rockies The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, is one of my favorite small museums to visit. museum • natural history • natural history museum • dinosaur • dinosaurs
A Visit to the University of Kansas Natural History Museum The University of Kansas Natural History Museum in Lawrence, Kansas is a lesser-known, small museum that is worth a visit. museum • natural history museum • paleontology • paleontologist • geology
Book Review: Ghosts of Tsavo tsavo, africa, man-eater, man-eaters, lion, lions, tiger, tigers, patterson, caputo <i>ghosts of tsavo</i> by philip caputo examines s • " made famous by the movie "the ghost and the dark
Coprolites Fossilized dung, a type of trace fossil, can tell us a lot about extinct animals. coprolites • william buckland • feces • dung • dropping
Ferret Wild or tame the ferret is a member of the weasel family. Explore the domain of this curious mammal. ferret • black-footed • mammal • predator • prairie dogs
Mesolithic and Neolithic Scotland The history of Scotland in the Mesolithic and Neolithic eras. history • scotland • mesolithic • neolithic • stone circles
South RimTrail: Running on the Edge of Forever A ten-mile path westward on the very edge of the Grand Canyon beckons with one of the best runs in the entire world. Every step magnificent and nearly unbelievable: the mind chokes on the scale. Come join me as I sprint and gawk above 1.7 billion years of geologic wonder. el tovar • kolb • grand canyon village • raven • rim trail
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is located in historic Old Town in Albuquerque New Mexico. The natural history museum has been one of my favorite museums ever since I first visited it in 1987. geology • geophysics • museums • museum • new mexico
Optimum Nutrition - Cooked or Raw? Which is better: cooked food or raw? Taking nothing for granted or gospel, I set out to find out for myself the answer to this important question. raw • cooking • digestion • susun • susan |
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