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Giant Ice Age Sloths Likely Carved 600-Yard Tunnels Beneath South America
science25 days ago

Giant Ice Age Sloths Likely Carved 600-Yard Tunnels Beneath South America

Scientists have mapped hundreds of massive tunnels up to about 6 feet wide and as long as 600 yards across southern Brazil and northern Argentina, arguing they were carved by giant Ice Age sloths rather than humans or natural geological forces. The walls show claw marks and signs of reuse, suggesting these tunnels were maintained over time and serve as trace fossils revealing ancient habitats and megafauna behavior like Megatherium rather than predator activity.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#ice-age#megafauna#paleontology
Gigantic South American burrows point to giant ground sloths as builders
science2 months ago

Gigantic South American burrows point to giant ground sloths as builders

Researchers studying kilometre‑long tunnels across Brazil and Argentina argue they are palaeoburrows carved by giant ground sloths (such as Glossotherium and Scelidotherium) during the Early Cretaceous in Botucatu sandstone; the largest known burrow runs about 1.5 kilometres with claw‑marked ceilings, suggesting multiple animals over time, though the exact purpose remains debated.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#botucatu-formation#ground-sloths#megafauna
Centennial of Faith and Service in The Church of Jesus Christ
religion3 months ago

Centennial of Faith and Service in The Church of Jesus Christ

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated its 100th anniversary in South America in 2025 with events including concerts, cultural activities, humanitarian service, and the dedication of two new temples, highlighting its growth from 600,000 members in 1925 to 4.4 million today, and emphasizing faith, service, and community contributions.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|
#centennial#church-of-jesus-christ#cultural-celebrations
Scientists Discover Massive Underground Tunnels in South America of Non-Human Origin
science3 months ago

Scientists Discover Massive Underground Tunnels in South America of Non-Human Origin

Scientists have discovered massive underground tunnels in southern Brazil and northern Argentina, carved into solid rock by giant ground sloths, not humans, suggesting these ancient animals created extensive burrow networks for shelter or protection, with evidence including claw marks and tunnel dimensions matching the size of Megatherium.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#archaeological-discovery#giant-ground-sloth#prehistoric-animals