The Miocene epoch, spanning from 23.03 to 5.33 million years ago, was dominated by grasses and had similar flora and fauna to today. The separation of South America from Antarctica caused extreme cooling, leading to continental-wide glaciation. South America and Australia developed unique fauna, but many became extinct when North America merged with South America. […]
The Miocene epoch, 23-5 million years ago, saw the emergence of grasslands, separation of Antarctica from South America, and evolution of modern mammals. Hardwood forests retreated, giving rise to herbivorous species and megafauna. The era also saw the evolution of echolocation and the emergence of great apes and intelligent precursors of Homo. The Miocene epoch […]
