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10 Types of Marine Reptiles of the Mesozoic Era
Extinct animals10 Types of Marine Reptiles of the Mesozoic EraReptiles were the most successful group during the Mesozoic Era (more than 250 million years ago). In fact, they came...
The 6 Most Famous Dinosaurs in History
Extinct animalsThe 6 Most Famous Dinosaurs in HistoryFor years, movies have been bringing us closer to the past through films featuring extinct animals, such as dinosaurs. However,...
How Many Types of Dinosaurs Existed?
Extinct animalsHow Many Types of Dinosaurs Existed?Dinosaurs are one of the most popular groups of extinct animals. Their majesty, large size, and varied shapes make us...
7 Curiosities About the Great Auk
Extinct animals7 Curiosities About the Great AukThe giant auk became extinct in 1852 due to human intervention and actions. Its sad story isn't a new one,...
How Do Extinct Rodents Help Us Understand the World We Live In?
Extinct animalsHow Do Extinct Rodents Help Us Understand the World We Live In?Animals that no longer walk the Earth can provide very useful information that can help us in many different ways....
Hell Ants: Extinct But Fearsome
Extinct animalsHell Ants: Extinct But FearsomeAnts belong to a family of insects (Formicidae) that, like bees and wasps, are part of the order Hymenoptera. Of...
When and How Did Dinosaurs Appear?
Extinct animalsWhen and How Did Dinosaurs Appear?The origin of the dinosaurs is placed in the Triassic period, the oldest of the Mesozoic Era, which began 230...
Titanoboa: The Largest Snake in the World
Extinct animalsTitanoboa: The Largest Snake in the WorldSnakes have been around since the Jurassic period, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Over time, they have diversified into incredible...
6 Dinosaurs from Europe
Extinct animals6 Dinosaurs from EuropePaleontology, the scientific study of past life forms, began on the European continent. As the cradle of this science, Europe has a rich paleontological tradition that extends to the present...