Scientists previously thought hopping was impossible for Protemnodon goliah.
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Ancient giant kangaroos could have hopped despite their huge size
Long thought to have walked bipedally, like us, Australia’s extinct giant kangaroos have features that indicate they could ...
Previous research indicated that kangaroos weighing more than about 350 pounds would rupture their ankle tendons if they tried to hop. The largest of the Ice Age kangaroos, Procoptodon goliah, which ...
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7 ancient structures so advanced their construction still baffles scientists
Ancient civilizations accomplished feats of engineering that continue to challenge modern understanding. Despite advances ...
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Ancient giant sloths dug massive underground tunnels
Recent excavations in South America have unearthed a fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric world, revealing the existence of giant, elephant-sized sloths that once carved massive, 2000-foot-long ...
Giant “dragon stones” found across the Armenian highlands were shaped and installed by an ancient “water cult”, archaeologists revealed in a new study. The pillar stones carved in animal shapes and ...
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