"Unearthing Giant Fossil Kangaroos: New Species and Ancient Discoveries"
Scientists have identified three new species of giant kangaroo, one of which was more than 6.6 feet tall and weighed up to 375 pounds, living from 5 million to 40,000 years ago. The research, based on complete fossil skeletons found in southern Australia, revealed that these kangaroos demonstrated more variability in shape, range, and hopping method than previously thought. The study also sheds light on their ability to survive in varied environments and their eventual extinction on mainland Australia around 40,000 years ago.