SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 9, 2024Hacker News

Argentinian Farmer Finds Family of 20k-Year-Old Car-Sized Armadillos

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An Argentinian farmer discovered fossilized remains of four giant armadillos, known as Glyptodon, dating back 20,000 years. The car-sized creatures were found near a dried riverbed, revealed by a drought. This is the first time four Glyptodons have been found together, potentially representing a family group. The discovery could provide insights into the ancient species' family structure and sexual dimorphism. Glyptodons roamed South America for 30 million years before going extinct around 10,000 years ago, possibly due to human activity.

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