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🔬 Science
September 16, 2026 at 01:15 PM
Tasmanian Devils Lived Alongside Humans in Northwestern Australia as Far Back as 45,000 Years Ago, Researchers Find
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers have unearthed evidence in Australia showing Tasmanian devils lived alongside humans 45,000 years ago, potentially serving as natural scavengers for ancient populations.
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