The Megafauna Extinction refers to the extinction of large animals that occurred at the end of the Pleistocene epoch, around 10,000 years ago.

Megafauna were typically large in size, herbivorous, and had a slow reproductive rate, but they did not necessarily have a long lifespan.

The extinction of the megafauna is likely due to a combination of factors, including climate change, overhunting by humans, and disease.

Horses survived the extinction event and are still found today.

The megafauna extinction was most severe in North America, where many species, including mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and giant ground sloths, went extinct.

It is estimated that around 10,000 megafauna species went extinct at the end of the Pleistocene epoch.

The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis suggests that the extinction of the megafauna was caused by a comet impact that occurred around 12,900 years ago.

The Holocene is the current geological epoch, which began after the extinction of the megafauna around 10,000 years ago.

Paleontology is the scientific field that studies the extinction of the megafauna and other ancient life forms.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has a large collection of megafauna fossils, including mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and giant ground sloths.

The Sixth Extinction is a book by Elizabeth Kolbert that discusses the extinction of the megafauna and other mass extinctions in Earth's history.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams is a documentary film by Werner Herzog that discusses the extinction of the megafauna and the discovery of cave paintings in France.

Far Cry Primal is a video game that allows players to explore a world inhabited by megafauna, such as mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and giant ground sloths.

The Land Before Time is a children's book that tells the story of a group of animals who travel back in time to meet the megafauna.

Cosplayers are people who dress up as fictional characters, including megafauna, and attend events such as comic conventions and anime conventions.