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Dr. Ross Barnett and Jacob delve into the best locations for ancient DNA discoveries, the Pleistocene era's dynamic climate, apex predators, and the impact of human activity on megafauna extinctions.

00:00 Introduction to DNA Discoveries

00:11 Exploring DNA in Cold Regions

00:43 DNA Discoveries in Caves and Museums

01:17 Antarctica's DNA Discoveries

02:27 UK's DNA Discoveries

03:15 Understanding the Pleistocene Era

04:19 Apex Predators of the Pleistocene

05:15 Saber Tooth Cat Genome Analysis

08:39 Cave Lions and Their Prey

09:34 Extinction of Megafauna

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