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Researchers have found evidence of butchery marks on the back of an ancient armadillo-like animal, suggesting humans were in South America 20,000 years ago — earlier than many researchers thought.

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South America, a continent rich with vibrant cultures, ancient history, and stunning landscapes, is also home to some of the world’s most mystical and enigmatic locations. These places, steeped in ...

Ancient tropical South American forests were teeming with little rodents, similar in size to today's rats and mice. Now researchers have found traces of what may have been among the first rodents to ...

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