Megafaunal
Megafaunal is an adjective used to describe megafauna, large animals whose size sets them apart from smaller species. In paleobiology and ecology, megafauna typically refers to animals weighing roughly 44 kilograms (100 pounds) or more, though definitions vary and some sources use higher thresholds. The term encompasses terrestrial, marine, and avian species, both ancient and modern.
Modern megafauna include elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, giraffes, and the large whales. Prehistoric megafauna includes woolly mammoths,
Geographic and evolutionary contexts produce varied patterns, including insular dwarfism on some islands and, less commonly,