1/ Large herbivores (like ancient elephants, rhinos, deer) aren’t just big plant-eaters—they’re ecosystem engineers. They shape landscapes, disperse seeds, and influence soil and fire dynamics.
But how did they evolve as climates and continents shifted?
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After careful examination, we concluded that brontothere horns could have functioned exaptively as towel holders, had they survived into the Anthropocene…

During our visit, we combined analogical and digital approaches…

Bill Simpson was an amazing host and also helped with the heavy lifting 🙏

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So that’s my quick intro here on BlueSky! Paleontology, evolution, and cool collaborations!!