Fossils found in Lazio, a region of central Italy that includes Rome, suggest that the area at one time had a climate more like that of Africa, for hippopotamuses, gazelles, and even big cats once roamed in this region.
Kesk - Itaaliast (kus asub ka Rooma) Laziost leitud kivistised lasevad aimata, et kord sarnanes selle piirkonna kliima rohkem Aafrika omaga, sest seal liikusid ringi jõehobud, gasellid ja ka suured kaslased.