What is another word for quaternary period?
Pronunciation: [kwətˈɜːnəɹˌɪ pˈi͡əɹɪəd] (IPA) 
The Quaternary period, also known as the Ice Age, is a geological era that spans from 2.6 million years ago to present day. During this time, the Earth experienced significant climate fluctuations, including glaciation and interglacial periods. Synonyms for the Quaternary period include the Pleistocene epoch, the Last Ice Age, and the Age of Mammals. Additionally, the Quaternary is sometimes referred to as the "Great Ice Age" or the "Recent Ice Age". This period is characterized by the evolution and diversification of many animal species, including humans, who emerged as a dominant species during the last part of the Quaternary period.
