Gigantic bovine

 

       Giant Bison is an extinct species of bison that lived in North America during the ice age. It was the largest and heaviest bovid ever to live in North America. It thrived in North America for about 200,000 years, but became extinct some 20,000–30,000 years ago, cause of extinction are climate change and human activity like hunting. 

        When the giant bison was hunted for food, the nutrition of the meat probably same like it's modern relative since bison meat is an excellent source of complete protein and a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value, DV) of multiple vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, and is also a rich source of minerals, including iron, phosphorus, and zinc. Additionally, bison is a good source (10% or more of the DV) of thiamine.

Ancient Plant

 

         Ferns are a type of ancient, non-flowering plant that have been around for 300 millions years ago. They are characterized by their feather-like leaves, known as fronds, which are usually found in shady and moist environments. One of the key features of ferns is their ability to reproduce through spores instead of seeds. Spores are tiny reproductive cells that are released by the fern and carried by wind or water to find suitable places to grow into new plants.

          Ferns can be found all over the world, ranging from tropical rainforests to cool temperate regions. They play an important role in ecosystems, providing shelter and food for various animals and insects. Unlike many other plants, ferns do not have true roots. Instead, they have rhizomes, which are underground stems that anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Ferns have also been used by humans for various purposes throughout history. Some species are used for medicinal purposes, while others are grown as ornamental plants in gardens and homes.

          Overall, ferns are fascinating plants with a rich history and diverse range of species. Their ability to thrive in different environments and their unique reproductive methods make them an important part of the natural world.

Important Announcement

                               Update for my blog content

The first time icreated this blog, I post content about prehistoric fauna. But after post lot of content, I realised something: why not post about prehistoric flora as well? I got this idea after reading a book about prehistory during a visit to University of Indonesia's library.So from now on, I'll post more interesting content not just prehistoric fauna, but prehistoric flora as well to make this blog interesting

Giant Sloth

 Megatherium, means " Giant Beast" is a prehistoric giant sloth that lived in South America during the Pliocene period. The possible exception of the woolly mammoth , Megatherium is arguably the most famous of the giant mammals that once roamed this planet after the decline of the dinosaurs.‭ ‬Megatherium was also one of the last to disappear with remains appearing in the fossil record until as recently as the start of the Hologene,‭ ‬the period that has seen the rise of mankind and the dawn of civilisation. Continuing studies about Megatherium and giant ground sloths in general,‭ ‬have yielded a number of theories as to its diet.‭ ‬One thing which is absolute is that Megatherium would have eaten plants like other giant ground sloths and would have used its large size to reach up into trees to pick out vegetation that was beyond the scope of smaller herbivores, while some theorized that Megatherium ate meat . 

Primal Scorpion

   Pulmonoscorpius means "lung scorpion" is an extinct genus of scorpion that lived in Scotland during Early Carboniferous period. It was one of the largest scorpion to have ever lived, with the largest known individual having an estimated length exceeding 70 cm (28 inches). Pulmonoscorpius retains several general arthropod features which are absent in modern scorpions, such as large lateral eyes and a lack of adaptations for a burrowing lifestyle.It was likely an active diurnal predator, and the presence of book lungs indicate that it was fully terrestrial. We don't know what's it diet, but it's probably that it preyed on smaller arthropods and small tetrapods.