How herbivore communities remained remarkably resilient for 60 million years despite extinction and upheaval

From mastodons to ancient rhinos and giant deer, large herbivores have been shaping Earth's landscapes for millions of years. A new study, published in Nature Communications, shows how these giants responded to dramatic environmental shifts—and how their ecosystems found ways to stay together, even as species disappeared.

Jun 5, 2025 - 14:52
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From mastodons to ancient rhinos and giant deer, large herbivores have been shaping Earth's landscapes for millions of years. A new study, published in Nature Communications, shows how these giants responded to dramatic environmental shifts—and how their ecosystems found ways to stay together, even as species disappeared.