Ancient species of giant sloth discovered in Mexico

[Judi Lynn]

17 August 2017 - 01H40

MEXICO CITY (AFP) -
Mexican scientists said Wednesday they have discovered the fossilized remains of a previously unknown species of giant sloth that lived 10,000 years ago and died at the bottom ofe a sinkhole.

The Pleistocene-era remains were found in 2010, but were so deep inside the water-filled sinkhole that researchers were only gradually able to piece together what they were, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) said in announcing the find.

Scientists have so far hauled up the skull, jawbone, and a mixed bag of vertebrae, ribs claws and other bones, but the rest of the skeleton remains some 50 meters (165 feet) under water, the INAH said.

Researchers are planning to bring up the rest by next year to continue studying the find -- including to estimate how big the animal was.

More:
http://www.france24.com/en/20170817-ancient-species-giant-sloth-discovered-mexico

Science:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/122853146




Giant Sloth, not so giant man.

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