Late Pleistocene Megafaunal Extinctions and Human Dispersal in North America

Explore the controversial topic of Late Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions and their potential connection to human arrival in North America in this 49-minute lecture from the Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series. Join Gary Haynes from the University of Nevada as he delves into the ongoing debate surrounding the timing of the first human dispersals into the continent and its possible impact on the extinction of large prehistoric animals. Examine the latest research and evidence presented in this thought-provoking talk, originally delivered in 2012, which continues to be relevant in understanding the complex relationship between human migration and ancient ecosystems.

Late Pleistocene Megafaunal Extinctions