Susanne Fritz

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Susanne Fritz, a research group head at iDiv and expert in mammal and bird evolution, explores the drastic shifts in biodiversity over millions of years. She delves into the mystery of why large mammals like mammoths vanished during the last ice age and highlights the lasting impacts of climate change and human activity on today's ecosystems. Susanne also shares her thoughts on our current biodiversity crisis and the potential for future recovery, emphasizing the lessons we can learn from evolutionary history.