Conversations The megadeath of megafauna
Jul 16, 2024
Dr Aaron Camens, paleontologist, discusses Australia's extinct megafauna and the impact of human arrival. Topics include diprotodon migration, fossil footprints, giant kangaroos, and Thylacoleo evolution. Explore the prehistoric landscape and unique insights from preserved fossils.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Redefining the Fascination with Dinosaurs
02:10 • 4min
Megafauna and Human Arrival in Australia
06:40 • 11min
Insights from Diprotodon Teeth and Fossil Footprints
17:24 • 8min
Activity and Footprints of Prehistoric Animals
25:13 • 2min
Exploring Camping Experiences and Imagining Lake Kalabona during the Megafauna Era
27:22 • 2min
Giant Kangaroo Species and Unique Movement Theory
29:38 • 4min
Preservation in Lake Calibona and Thylacoleo Evolution
33:10 • 19min