Feels like there was a lot more megafauna in prehistoric earth than there are today
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Different evolutionary pressures.
Particularly during colder periods such as Ice ages, it was a benefit to have bigger bodies, often coupled with fur, in order to have greater thermal mass, generation and retention. As the climate and environment changed, it favoured smaller creatures more able to move and react quickly, and make better use of available food.
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