Twelve thousand years ago, the ground sloth currently on display in “The Human Footprint” gallery had the misfortune to fall into a pit, which filled over time with bat dung. What was a lousy day for the sloth turned out well for us, as the circumstances of its demise created an ideal environment for preservation. Learn more in our installment of “Giants, Past and Present.” | Yale Peabody Museum

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