Human Hunting Linked to Woolly Rhinoceros Extinction

New research reveals that sustained low-level hunting and climate change trapped the species in deteriorating habitats, leading to its demise.

Scientists used advanced computer models, fossils, and ancient DNA to trace 52,000 years of woolly rhinoceros population history.
The study found that from 30,000 years ago, cooling temperatures and human hunting pushed the species into isolated habitats.
As Earth warmed, woolly rhinoceroses could not move to new habitats, causing population crashes and extinction.
The research contradicts previous studies that denied human involvement in the species' extinction.
Findings highlight the impact of human activity on megafauna and stress the importance of conservation strategies for current species.