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July 12, 2025 11 mins

Dr. Ross Barnett and Jacob delve into the best locations for ancient DNA discoveries, the Pleistocene era's dynamic climate, apex predators, and the impact of human activity on megafauna extinctions.

00:00 Introduction to DNA Discoveries

00:11 Exploring DNA in Cold Regions

00:43 DNA Discoveries in Caves and Museums

01:17 Antarctica's DNA Discoveries

02:27 UK's DNA Discoveries

03:15 Understanding the Pleistocene Era

04:19 Apex Predators of the Pleistocene

05:15 Saber Tooth Cat Genome Analysis

08:39 Cave Lions and Their Prey

09:34 Extinction of Megafauna

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