(RightIsRight.co) – New discoveries from sites in the Americas, like Santa Elina in Brazil, are challenging old assumptions.
Contrary to the “Pleistocene overkill” theory, early humans coexisted with giant ground sloths and mastodons.
Recently discovered archaeological evidence reveals a complex ecosystem where humans and large mammals lived side by side for thousands of years.
The timing and nature of human interaction with these magnificent creatures suggest a long coexistence rather than a quick extinction.
As scientists explore sites such as Santa Elina, discoveries of giant sloth bones and human artifacts from approximately 27,000 years ago question when humans first arrived in the Americas.
Giant sloths were once believed to have been hunted into extinction after humans arrived.
However, they are now known to have survived longer, coexisting and interacting with humans.
Freshly carved sloth bones provide details of this prehistoric coexistence, suggesting these ancient people did not immediately disrupt the megafauna they encountered.
Contrary to belief, this coexistence might have lasted for over 10,000 years.
This evidence not only shifts the timeline of human existence in the Americas but also reshapes our understanding of ancient ecosystems.
Research continues in North and South America, with sites like Monte Verde in Chile and Arroyo del Vizcaíno in Uruguay providing further evidence of early human presence.
As researchers continue to gather evidence, their findings could reshape the narrative of human impact on the environment.
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