Thaís Pansani

In this discussion, guest Thaís Pansani, an Associate Researcher at the Smithsonian, dives into the migration of Homo sapiens into the Americas over 15,000 years ago. She shares insights on the intriguing relationship between early humans and Pleistocene megafauna, including evidence of human interactions with animals like Mastodons. Pansani also explores the complexities surrounding megafauna extinction, highlighting the roles of climate change and human activity, all while advocating for ongoing debate and research in this captivating field.