"The Pliocene" is the time of Earth where fossil remains prove there was a rise in Hominid development.

That, of course, brings Africa into view.  It is there the earliest forms of hominid life is proven to exist.  If there were any other it would have shown up by now.

Facts are what they are.

The Pliocene was also a time of global swamps and large mammals.  It is considered to be the time of great biotic content of Earth.  It is that content which provided vats of oil deposits and there is absolutely no denying that now, is there.

But, this is not about evolution vs. creation.  That and the discussion of past extinctions are two separate topics and demand respect all by themselves.

This is about survival and the lack of clout that 'power' has within its understanding.