Tag: human impact

Human Hunting Drove New Zealand’s Moa to Extinction

Recent research reveals that the rapid extinction of New Zealand's giant flightless moa was primarily due to human hunting and egg harvesting following Polynesian settlement over 600 years ago.

Earliest Evidence of Lead Pollution Found From 5,200 Years Ago

Scientists have discovered traces of lead pollution dating back 5,200 years, providing new insights into early human industrial activity.