Researchers identified the fossil as Glyptodon reticulatus, a megafauna species from the Late Pleistocene epoch.

During the Pleistocene Epoch, North America was home to a diverse array of megafauna—large animals that dominated the continent’s landscapes. These creatures, some of which are now extinct, played ...

"Identifying what drove the late Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions on the continents ... "By shedding light on the ecological roles of Australia’s marsupial megafauna, we will develop a better ...

"Identifying what drove the late Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions ... light on the ecological roles of Australia’s marsupial megafauna, we will develop a better understanding of how its ...

Its remains have been predominantly found in the tar pits of Rancho La Brea in Los Angeles, which have served as a treasure trove for paleontologists studying Pleistocene megafauna. The variety in its ...