Aim To determine the timing of megafaunal extinction in the high plains of Peru and also to
determine if the timing was delayed in grasslands compared with previously published …

Examining the ecological consequences of the late Quaternary megafaunal extinctions
within biodiversity hotspots is crucial for our understanding of the potential consequences of …

South America lost around 52 genera of mammals during a worldwide event known as the
Late Quaternary Extinction episode. More than 80% of South American mammals weighing> …

Controversy exists over the cause and timing of the extinction of the Pleistocene megafauna.
In the tropical Andes, deglaciation and associated rapid climate change began~ 8,000 years …

In this paper we study the relationships between plants and extinct megafauna by examining
the characteristics of the vegetation in the central region of Argentina (ie Espinal, Monte, and …

South America lost more genera in the Quaternary megafaunal extinction than any other
continent, but how it fits into the worldwide extinction has been unclear largely due to the …

The megafauna extinction in South America was one of the most profound events, with the
loss of 50 genera (~ 83%). Three orders disappeared (Notoungulata, Proboscidea …

The cause, or causes, of the Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions have been difficult to
establish, in part because poor spatiotemporal resolution in the fossil record hinders …

Loss of megafauna, an aspect of defaunation, can precipitate many ecological changes over
short time scales. We examine whether megafauna loss can also explain features of lasting …

A simple quantitative approach is presented for determining the relative importance of
climate change and human impact in driving late Quaternary megafaunal extinctions. This …