Wildfires: A Threat to Humanity and Wildlife
Could wildfires driven by ancient climate shifts and human oversight have led to the mass extinction of large mammals over 13,000 years ago? A group of scientists from California believe so, and they’re drawing alarming comparisons between the past and present. The late Ice Age, or the Pleistocene era, is renowned for its significant ecological […]
Wildfires Threaten to Wipe Out Species, Just Like They Did 13,000 Years Ago
Southern California has a fiery history. While the wildfires we experience today are alarming, it’s not the first time this region has faced such challenges. A look into the past reveals that around 13,000 years ago, a wave of fires drastically changed the area’s vegetation and even contributed to a massive global extinction. Let’s dive […]
