In a study published in PLOS One, new fossil fragments from the armored glyptodont support placing humans in South America at least 21,000 years ago, challenging previous estimates and highlighting a longer human history with climate change.
The discovery of fossil bones from an ancient armored mammal called a glyptodont by the Reconquista River in Buenos Aires offers a new clue about early human presence in South America and their ability to navigate challenging climates.
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