Scientists previously thought hopping was impossible for Protemnodon goliah.

Giant kangaroos that lived during the Ice Age may not have been as slow and grounded as once believed. A new study finds ...

Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still ...

It seems some species of megafauna may have existed for much longer than previously assumed. For a long time, the overall consensus has been that mammalian megafauna – giant mammals that roamed the ...

Giant ancestors of modern-day kangaroos—which previous research has estimated could weigh up to 250 kilograms—may have been ...

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Learn more about ancient giant kangaroos and the previous research claiming they were too heavy to hop. A new study finds ...

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Despite their enormous size, giant ancient kangaroos may have been capable of hopping in short, powerful bursts.

Sloths weren't always slow-moving, furry tree-dwellers. Their prehistoric ancestors were huge — up to 4 tons (3.6 metric tons) — and when startled, they brandished immense claws.Video above: ...

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