The Fascination with Megafauna:
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4 min readMay 4, 2024
Exploring the Animal Symbolism that Captivates Humans.
In zoology, the term ‘megafauna’ refers to large animals.
Generally, animals weighing over 45 kilograms or 1,000 kilograms are classified as megafauna. The term was first used in 1876.