Ice Age Australia - A Journey Through Time and Extinction
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Australia's prehistoric past in this TEDxUQ talk by Associate Professor Gilbert Price. Explore the fascinating world of giant marsupials, ancient migrations, and the secrets of "Australia's Serengeti" as Price delves into the realm of vertebrate palaeoecology and geochronology. Discover how Australia's unique ecosystems and fauna evolved and emerged, and learn about their responses to prehistoric climatic changes. Gain insights into the development of palaeoecological models for Australia's Cenozoic era, with a special focus on the Quaternary megafauna. This 18-minute presentation offers a fresh perspective on palaeontology, moving beyond dinosaurs to uncover the intriguing stories hidden within Australia's Ice Age.
Syllabus
Ice Age Australia: A journey through time and extinction | Gilbert Price | TEDxUQ
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