Tag Archives: Dinosaurs

An imprint of an Archaeopteryx fossil from around 160 million years ago, showcasing a feathered, bird-like dinosaur, a precursor to modern birds, about the size of a common raven
c. 160 Million BCE: The Evolution of Birds from Dinosaurs

Explores the evolution of birds from feathered dinosaurs during the Age of the Dinosaurs, discussing the role of feathers and the survival of avian dinosaurs through the Cretaceous mass extinction, leading to the diverse, intelligent [...]

An artist's illustration showcases the impressive size and diversity of dinosaurs, with 13-foot-tall (4 meters) Diplodocus grazing in shallow waters beneath flying Pterosaurs, dominant land vertebrates for over 135 million years
c. 200-65 Million BCE: Dinosaurs – The Reign of Ancient Giants

Exploring the rise of dinosaurs post-Permian and Triassic extinctions, this article highlights their evolution from small bipedal predators to diverse, dominant species, culminating in their extinction 65 million years ago, with birds as their living [...]