Egyptian art helps chart past extinctions of big mammals

Mongabay
By Jeremy HanceDec 1, 2014, 9:01 am40 pts
Life in modern Egypt clings to the Nile River. This crowded green strip within the desert supports more than 2,300 people per square kilometer (6,000 per square mile). But 6,000 years ago, all of Egypt was green and vibrant, teeming with life much like the current Serengeti. Over time, this rich ecosystem fell…

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