The disappearance of mastodons still threatens the native forests of South America (IMAGE)

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

The disappearance of mastodons still threatens the native forests of South America

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The extinct proboscidean species Notiomastodon platensis is observed feeding on Chilean palm fruit in La Campana National Park. Author: Mauricio Álvarez

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Author: Mauricio Álvarez

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