ReferIndia News Giant kangaroos survived in New Guinea until around 6,500 years ago, and a remarkable fossil discovery is forcing scientists to rethink long-held ideas about megafauna extinction.

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Giant kangaroos survived in New Guinea until around 6,500 years ago, and a remarkable fossil discovery is forcing scientists to rethink long-held ideas about megafauna extinction.

Published on: July 14, 2026, 3 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Science News: Recent fossil discoveries in New Guinea challenge the long-held belief that giant kangaroos went extinct 40,000 years ago, indicating these megafauna persisted alongside early human settlements for thousands of years.

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