Science November 2018 PMID 30467167

Plio-Pleistocene decline of African megaherbivores: No evidence for ancient hominin impacts.

J Tyler Faith, John Rowan, Andrew Du, Paul L Koch

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Participants frequently reference the article's core message, such as the statement that there is 'no evidence for ancient hominin impacts,' and discuss alternative theories involving climate variables. The tone varies from analytical to mildly speculative, contributing to a balanced yet engaged overview of the publication's implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge the article’s findings, with some expressing alignment with the conclusion that ancient hominins did not significantly impact megaherbivore decline.

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Participants show moderate interest, as indicated by references to theories and implications, but the overall exchange remains somewhat technical and not highly passionate.

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Many comments engage with key themes like ecological change and human influence, reflecting a thoughtful, moderate level of deep engagement.

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The discourse suggests a recognition of the study’s relevance to understanding evolutionary and ecological history, indicating a modest but meaningful impact.

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@evolkeke @MissBulleEncore Il y 2 théories qui s'opposent : l'Homme vs combinaison climat / homme La 2ème semblerait la + rationnelle . https://t.co/nGDr1z87cB

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@evolkeke @MissBulleEncore Il y 2 théories qui s'opposent : l'Homme vs combinaison climat / homme La 2ème semblerait la + rationnelle . https://t.co/nGDr1z87cB

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Plio-Pleistocene decline of African megaherbivores: No evidence for ancient hominin impacts https://t.co/UxK3KVIyt0

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Plio-Pleistocene decline of African megaherbivores: No evidence for ancient hominin impacts. https://t.co/0K4ZnG19hz #evolution #hominid

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