Did you know that ancient humans were responsible for saving the avocado from disappearing? In effect, avocado is a fruit of prehistoric origin that, theoretically, should not have lasted. Thousands of years ago, this fruit was food for large prehistoric animals such as megaterias (giant sloths), gomphotheres (relatives of elephants) and mammoths. These animals scatter avocado seeds when they ate them and excrete them in different areas. However, when these giant herbivores went extinct in the late Pleistocene some 13,000 years ago, the avocado lost its major seed dispersersers. Thankfully, ancient humans began growing avocados more than 5,000 years ago. They selected and planted the trees with the best fruits in terms of taste and productivity, ensuring the survival of the avocado. Thanks to your intervention, this fruit not only survived, but flourished and became popular all over the planet.

by Oluwanishola Atolagbe February 24, 2025, 7:13 am 16 Views