Our home planet is a complex and wondrous place, brimming with mysteries and surprises. Yet, in the vast expanse of knowledge we hold about Earth, some misconceptions have taken root. These widely held but incorrect beliefs often stem from outdated textbooks, misunderstood science, or the oversimplification of complex concepts for ease of learning. They range …
Category Archives: Prehistoric
7 Reasons Why Crocodiles Survived When Dinosaurs Died
The extinction event that led to the demise of the majestic dinosaurs is an enduring puzzle of natural history. However, while these behemoths vanished, a few robust creatures like crocodiles managed to thrive. So, what was the secret of their resilience? Why, and how, crocodiles survived when dinosaurs died?
How big was the Megalodon actually? [New Studies]
The ancient seas once brimmed with the terrifying presence of the Otodus megalodon-the largest shark species that ever lived. This prehistoric predator, known as the Megalodon, thrived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago during the Early Miocene to the Pliocene epochs. Unearthing the actual size of this extinct marine behemoth has been a challenge …
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8 Largest Prehistoric Crocodiles Ever
In the prehistoric ages, some animals were much bigger than today’s counterparts – including crocodiles. Crocodiles have long been some of the most feared and respected creatures on the planet, and their prehistoric ancestors were no different. Some of the largest and most terrifying crocodiles to ever exist walked the Earth millions of years ago, …
15 Largest Birds in the World [With Photos]
Birds (Aves or avian dinosaurs) range in size and weight from the 5 cm (2 inches) and 1.6-2 grams bee hummingbird to the 2.75 meters (9 feet) and 104-156 kg (229-344 lbs) ostrich. Here are the 15 largest birds in the world (the largest living bird species).
Largest dinosaurs ever lived [2023 update]
Identifying the largest dinosaurs ever lived isn’t an easy task, because it’s very rare to unearth a complete fossil. Furthermore, only a tiny percentage of these amazing animals were ever fossilized, and most of these “lucky” bodies will remain buried underground forever. So, we may never know exactly what dinosaur was the biggest (or the …
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The Visual History of Fish
Everybody knows most life came from the water, but how did it start? And how did it get where it is now? In this article, we cover approximately 200 million years of fish evolution, from the first pre-vertebral filter feeders to the first tetrapod walking on land to the development of modern sharks – and …
The Visual History of Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs were a very unique group of reptiles that existed as early as 243 million years ago. This extinct group had incredible diversity and roamed the earth for over 165 million years. As the earth itself went through drastic changes, dinosaurs changed too. From the skies to the seas, these prehistoric reptiles adapted and were …
7 Reasons Why Dinosaurs Continue Fascinating Humans
Dinosaurs’ stories have been captured in paintings, films, comics, literature, and museums. Since the dawn of time, dinosaurs have captured the human imagination and sparked creative thought. Scaled monsters and gentle giants are two of the many ways described in the literature.
How many Tyrannosaurus rex walked the Earth?
Tyrannosaurus rex (rex meaning “king” in Latin) lived throughout what is now western North America 68 to 66 million years ago, during the Upper Cretaceous period. Back then, there was a big island (an island continent) called “Laramidia” there. But, how many Tyrannosaurus rex walked the Earth? At the same time, and in total? Ashley …
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