Neogene
23.03 Ma – 2.58 Ma · part of the Cenozoic era
Grasslands spread during the Neogene, modern mammal groups flourished, and the continents reached nearly their present positions. Early human ancestors appeared in Africa.
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Highlights
- Spread of grasslands
- Continents near modern positions
- Early hominins in Africa