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Camelid evolution and Darwin's giant llama revisited

Original: Time for # camelid # evolution https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=_oVIt5gkSG8 Not to mention Darwin's "giant # llama " my

A science writer is drawing attention to the evolutionary history of camelids, the family that includes camels, llamas and alpacas, tying it to Charles Darwin's descriptions of giant llama-like megafauna that once roamed South America. The discussion links a video overview of camelid evolution with an article on Darwin's so-called giant llama and the legacy of ancient megafauna, prompting conversation about how these animals evolved and spread between the Americas.

Why now: Renewed interest in camelid evolutionary history after new commentary connecting Darwin's fossil finds to modern camelids.

CamelidsCharles DarwinllamasSouth America

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Evidence

• Time for # camelid # evolution https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=_oVIt5gkSG8 Not to mention Darwin's "giant # llama " my take here https:// nkozphoto.com/index.php/2024/0 7/15/darwins-giant-llama-and-legacy-of-ancient-megafauna/ # darwin # science # wildlife # llamas # camels · nikolas@journa.host · 2

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