"Human Activity Linked to Woolly Rhinoceros' Extinction, Ancient Mystery Solved"

New research from the University of Adelaide and University of Copenhagen has solved the 10,000-year-old mystery of the woolly rhinoceros extinction, revealing that a combination of human hunting and climate change led to their demise. Using advanced techniques involving ancient DNA, fossils, and high-resolution computer modeling, the study found that cooling temperatures and human activity forced the species into fragmented populations, which became isolated and vulnerable as the Last Ice Age ended. This research challenges previous beliefs and aims to inform conservation strategies for modern-day species facing similar threats.