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Flexible ancient mammals survived climate shifts better than specialized species, study finds.
A new study using fossil teeth from Vietnam and Laos reveals that ancient mammals with flexible diets and broad habitat use—like wild boar and sambar deer—were more likely to survive past climate shifts, while specialized species such as orangutans and tapirs, dependent on specific environments, mostly went extinct.
The research, based on stable isotope analysis of 141 fossils, highlights that ecological adaptability, not just species identity, determined survival over 150,000 years.
Findings underscore the importance of protecting ecosystem resilience amid modern deforestation and climate change in Southeast Asia.
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Los antiguos mamíferos flexibles sobrevivieron a los cambios climáticos mejor que las especies especializadas, según los hallazgos de un estudio.