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
<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
Many large mammals went extinct during the last Ice Age.
ice age • pleistocene • mammal • mammals • extinct
Climate, Extinction, and Mesoamerica
In Mesoamerican civilization, two important events were the extinction of megafauna, and the adoption of agriculture and sedentary life. But how are they connected?
rise of agriculture • mesoamerica • megafauna extinction • prehistoric mexico • prehistoric climate change
In Mesoamerican civilization, two important events were the extinction of megafauna, and the adoption of agriculture and sedentary life. But how are they connected?
rise of agriculture • mesoamerica • megafauna extinction • prehistoric mexico • prehistoric climate change
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
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
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 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 Australian Fossil Mammal Site at Naracoorte
In 1969, a young paeleontologist, Dr Rod Wells, and his team broke through into a new section of the Victoria Cave at Naracoorte. What he found there changed his life.
australian megafauna • fossil finds at naracoorte caves • wonambi fossil centre • dr rod wells • megafauna of the pleistocene age
In 1969, a young paeleontologist, Dr Rod Wells, and his team broke through into a new section of the Victoria Cave at Naracoorte. What he found there changed his life.
australian megafauna • fossil finds at naracoorte caves • wonambi fossil centre • dr rod wells • megafauna of the pleistocene age
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mammoth Evolution
Mammoths, extinct relatives of elephants, fascinate mankind from beyond the grave. They originated in Africa like humans and spread over the Northern Hemisphere.
mammoth evolution • evolution of mammoths • mammuthus primigenius • mammoth ancestors • moeritheres
Mammoths, extinct relatives of elephants, fascinate mankind from beyond the grave. They originated in Africa like humans and spread over the Northern Hemisphere.
mammoth evolution • evolution of mammoths • mammuthus primigenius • mammoth ancestors • moeritheres
Evidence for Hunting in the Eurasian Paleolithic
For some time, it was believed that modern humans were unique in their capacity for hunting, but researchers now know that we shared this capacity with other hominins.
paleolithic • neanderthals • human evolution • hunting • homo heidelbergensis
For some time, it was believed that modern humans were unique in their capacity for hunting, but researchers now know that we shared this capacity with other hominins.
paleolithic • neanderthals • human evolution • hunting • homo heidelbergensis
850 New Species of Invertebrates Discovered
Thousands of previously unknown invertebrate creatures have been found in tiny caves and underground water sources in the arid areas of Western and South Australia
850 new species of invertebrates • huge number of new species of invertebrate • professor andy austin and colleagues invertebrate • invertebrates in tiny caves and underground water • tiny crustaceans found in australian caverns
Thousands of previously unknown invertebrate creatures have been found in tiny caves and underground water sources in the arid areas of Western and South Australia
850 new species of invertebrates • huge number of new species of invertebrate • professor andy austin and colleagues invertebrate • invertebrates in tiny caves and underground water • tiny crustaceans found in australian caverns
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
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
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
Mastodons, relatives of mammoths, are the ancestors of our modern elephants
mastodon • mammoth • mammut • mammuthus • elephant
The Mammoth, A Brief History
The mammoth is one of the iconic mega beasts that walked the earth. Although several species of mammoth evolved their extinction along with other mega beasts is a mystery
woolly mammoth • saber tooth cat • giant ground sloth • columbiam mammoth • pgymy mammoth
The mammoth is one of the iconic mega beasts that walked the earth. Although several species of mammoth evolved their extinction along with other mega beasts is a mystery
woolly mammoth • saber tooth cat • giant ground sloth • columbiam mammoth • pgymy mammoth
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
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
Canadian History- The First Nations
Canadian history is traditionally thought to have begun with the arrival of the first Europeans. Recently more focus has been given to the first inhabitants of Canada
canadian history the first nations • canadian history • first nations • dorest people • canadian history vikings
Canadian history is traditionally thought to have begun with the arrival of the first Europeans. Recently more focus has been given to the first inhabitants of Canada
canadian history the first nations • canadian history • first nations • dorest people • canadian history vikings
Charles Lyell and Principles of Geology
Foremost geologist of his day, Charles Lyell's highly popular principles of geology had a huge influence on Charles Darwin.
charles lyell and geology • charles lyell principles of geology • lyell and uniformitarianism • lyell and hutton • lyell and darwin
Foremost geologist of his day, Charles Lyell's highly popular principles of geology had a huge influence on Charles Darwin.
charles lyell and geology • charles lyell principles of geology • lyell and uniformitarianism • lyell and hutton • lyell and darwin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A mixed bag of fun and educational websites to keep you entertained.
kids • summer • fun
Camels
Camels are well-adapted to living in the desert.
camel • camels • desert • arabian camel • bactrian camel
Camels are well-adapted to living in the desert.
camel • camels • desert • arabian camel • bactrian camel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Urwelt-Museum Oberfranken in Bayreuth, Germany is a small museum that is worth a visit.
museum • museums • geology • geologist • paleontology
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
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
Dating Fossils II: Radiometric Dating
Radiometric dating is a more precise type of dating used on fossils.
radiometric dating • sedimentary rock • relative dating
Radiometric dating is a more precise type of dating used on fossils.
radiometric dating • sedimentary rock • relative dating
Family Things to Do this Summer in Florida
Pockets of cool paradise provide relief from sultry Florida summers. Things to do with the family in 2009 are collect fossils, surf a horse and chill at Icebar Orlando.
family things to do in florida • florida family travel • places to keep cool in florida • florida fossil collecting • peace river fossils
Pockets of cool paradise provide relief from sultry Florida summers. Things to do with the family in 2009 are collect fossils, surf a horse and chill at Icebar Orlando.
family things to do in florida • florida family travel • places to keep cool in florida • florida fossil collecting • peace river fossils
History of the Atapuerca Site
A mining railroad opened caves that are changing our knowledge of human roots and evolution.
world heritage site • caves • railroad • mining • spelunker
A mining railroad opened caves that are changing our knowledge of human roots and evolution.
world heritage site • caves • railroad • mining • spelunker
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
This article describes an archaeological field school opportunity in La María Ranch, Santa Cruz.
field school • archaeology • archaeological vacation • rock art • excavation
Lyuba, the Baby Mammoth
Scientists hope that the remains of an intact baby mammoth will help them to determine what caused the mammoths' extinction 10,000 years ago.
lyuba • baby mammoth • intact mammoth • ice age • national geographic
Scientists hope that the remains of an intact baby mammoth will help them to determine what caused the mammoths' extinction 10,000 years ago.
lyuba • baby mammoth • intact mammoth • ice age • national geographic
Man's Lineage
The history of mankind is cloudy, and the best evidence is thousands of years old. Many generations of brilliant minds have worked to solve the mystery of man's origins.
australopithecines • modern humans • evolution through intelligence • habilis was the predominant species • homo erectus
The history of mankind is cloudy, and the best evidence is thousands of years old. Many generations of brilliant minds have worked to solve the mystery of man's origins.
australopithecines • modern humans • evolution through intelligence • habilis was the predominant species • homo erectus
Marsupials
The recent Olympics in Sydney, Australia have piqued my interest in marsupials.
marsupial
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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