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Take a deep breath and witness the beauty of our planet 215 million years ago. #Triassic #Coelophysis #Placerias
Take a deep breath and witness the beauty of our planet 215 million years ago. #Triassic #Coelophysis #Placerias
The Age of Dinosaurs refers mainly to the Mesozoic Era, which lasted from about 252 to 66 million years ago. It is divided into three periods, the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Dinosaurs first appeared during the Triassic Period, around 230 million years ago, and gradually became one of the dominant groups of land animals. During the Jurassic, many famous species evolved, including enormous long-necked sauropods and powerful predators such as Allosaurus. By the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs had spread across much of the planet and had developed into an incredible variety of shapes and sizes. The dinosaur era ended about 66 million years ago, when a massive asteroid struck near what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. The impact triggered enormous environmental changes, including wildfires, atmospheric dust and a dramatic reduction in sunlight, causing ecosystems around the world to collapse. This led to the extinction of roughly 75% of Earth’s species, including all non-avian dinosaurs. However, one branch survived, birds, meaning that dinosaurs are technically still alive today in the form of modern birds. Like this content? Follow @detailedcontext 💫 #history #didyouknow #dinosaurs #dino #jurassicworld
The Age of Dinosaurs refers mainly to the Mesozoic Era, which lasted from about 252 to 66 million years ago. It is divided into three periods, the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Dinosaurs first appeared during the Triassic Period, around 230 million years ago, and gradually became one of the dominant groups of land animals. During the Jurassic, many famous species evolved, including enormous long-necked sauropods and powerful predators such as Allosaurus. By the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs had spread across much of the planet and had developed into an incredible variety of shapes and sizes. The dinosaur era ended about 66 million years ago, when a massive asteroid struck near what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. The impact triggered enormous environmental changes, including wildfires, atmospheric dust and a dramatic reduction in sunlight, causing ecosystems around the world to collapse. This led to the extinction of roughly 75% of Earth’s species, including all non-avian dinosaurs. However, one branch survived, birds, meaning that dinosaurs are technically still alive today in the form of modern birds. Like this content? Follow @detailedcontext 💫 #history #didyouknow #dinosaurs #dino #jurassicworld
😭 Dinosaurs were a diverse group of reptiles that lived on Earth millions of years ago, first appearing roughly 230 million years ago during the Triassic Period. They ranged from small, bird-like animals to enormous long-necked herbivores and powerful predators such as Tyrannosaurus rex. Dinosaurs dominated terrestrial ecosystems for more than 160 million years. Most non-bird dinosaurs became extinct about 66 million years ago after a massive asteroid impact contributed to dramatic environmental changes. However, one branch of dinosaurs survived and evolved into modern birds, meaning birds today are technically living dinosaurs.
😭 Dinosaurs were a diverse group of reptiles that lived on Earth millions of years ago, first appearing roughly 230 million years ago during the Triassic Period. They ranged from small, bird-like animals to enormous long-necked herbivores and powerful predators such as Tyrannosaurus rex. Dinosaurs dominated terrestrial ecosystems for more than 160 million years. Most non-bird dinosaurs became extinct about 66 million years ago after a massive asteroid impact contributed to dramatic environmental changes. However, one branch of dinosaurs survived and evolved into modern birds, meaning birds today are technically living dinosaurs.
An Eternal Embrace. ❤️ My favourite of the fossils, the Triassic Cuddle is a 250-million-year-old fossil preserving a special moment between two strangers. An injured young Broomistega, its ribs still healing, sought refuge in the burrow of a Thrinaxodon. Though it wasn’t its own kind, the Thrinaxodon tolerated the visitor, sharing the safety of its home. Before either could leave, a sudden flood sealed the burrow, preserving them in a forever embrace. #paleontology #archeology #dinosaurs #procreate #paleoart @cinedaws
An Eternal Embrace. ❤️ My favourite of the fossils, the Triassic Cuddle is a 250-million-year-old fossil preserving a special moment between two strangers. An injured young Broomistega, its ribs still healing, sought refuge in the burrow of a Thrinaxodon. Though it wasn’t its own kind, the Thrinaxodon tolerated the visitor, sharing the safety of its home. Before either could leave, a sudden flood sealed the burrow, preserving them in a forever embrace. #paleontology #archeology #dinosaurs #procreate #paleoart @cinedaws
They survived the Ordovician-Silurian (~444 mya), Late Devonian (~375 mya), Permian-Triassic (~252 mya), Triassic-Jurassic (~201 mya), and Cretaceous-Paleogene (~66 mya)… all without even changing their look. Basically, evolution’s ultimate “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
They survived the Ordovician-Silurian (~444 mya), Late Devonian (~375 mya), Permian-Triassic (~252 mya), Triassic-Jurassic (~201 mya), and Cretaceous-Paleogene (~66 mya)… all without even changing their look. Basically, evolution’s ultimate “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
The amazing geology of Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. #dinosaurs #Triassic #Jurassic #Cretaceous #geology #newmexico
The amazing geology of Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. #dinosaurs #Triassic #Jurassic #Cretaceous #geology #newmexico
Earth has experienced five major mass extinctions, and each one dramatically changed the course of life on the planet. From massive volcanic eruptions to asteroid impacts and sudden changes in climate, these events wiped out huge numbers of species and reshaped entire ecosystems. The most devastating was the Permian-Triassic extinction around 252 million years ago, when an estimated 90% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate species disappeared. Millions of years later, life had to rebuild from a dramatically altered world. The extinction that ended the dinosaurs 66 million years ago was caused by a massive asteroid impact, but it wasn't the first time Earth had been pushed to the edge. Each extinction left survivors behind, and those survivors became the foundation for what came next. The history of life on Earth isn't just a story of survival. It's a story of survival after almost everything changes.
Earth has experienced five major mass extinctions, and each one dramatically changed the course of life on the planet. From massive volcanic eruptions to asteroid impacts and sudden changes in climate, these events wiped out huge numbers of species and reshaped entire ecosystems. The most devastating was the Permian-Triassic extinction around 252 million years ago, when an estimated 90% of marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrate species disappeared. Millions of years later, life had to rebuild from a dramatically altered world. The extinction that ended the dinosaurs 66 million years ago was caused by a massive asteroid impact, but it wasn't the first time Earth had been pushed to the edge. Each extinction left survivors behind, and those survivors became the foundation for what came next. The history of life on Earth isn't just a story of survival. It's a story of survival after almost everything changes.
Brisbane just made prehistoric history 🦖 University of Queensland researchers have confirmed that Brisbane’s only known dinosaur fossil is officially Australia’s oldest dating back an incredible 230 million years to the early Late Triassic period. The 18.5-centimetre footprint was discovered by a teenager at Petrie’s Quarry in Albion in 1958 but was unstudied for more than 60 years… until now. 🔗 Read the full story: UQ News: Brisbane dinosaur fossil is Australia’s oldest (link in bio)
Brisbane just made prehistoric history 🦖 University of Queensland researchers have confirmed that Brisbane’s only known dinosaur fossil is officially Australia’s oldest dating back an incredible 230 million years to the early Late Triassic period. The 18.5-centimetre footprint was discovered by a teenager at Petrie’s Quarry in Albion in 1958 but was unstudied for more than 60 years… until now. 🔗 Read the full story: UQ News: Brisbane dinosaur fossil is Australia’s oldest (link in bio)
Follow if you want more dinosaurs in your feed 🦖 Shonisaurus wasn’t a dinosaur — it was a gigantic marine reptile that ruled the oceans during the Late Triassic, around 230 million years ago. Shonisaurus popularis reached roughly 15 m (50 ft) long, making it one of the largest ichthyosaurs known Dozens of Shonisaurus fossils have been found together in what is now Nevada. Even more remarkably, researchers discovered embryos and newborns among them, suggesting these giants may have repeatedly gathered in the area to give birth — much like some modern whales Would you swim in an ocean with a 15 m Shonisaurus? 🌊 Comment “Paleon” below and we’ll send you the download link 🦖 Or download the Paleon App via the link in bio 🔗🌊 #Dinosaurs #Dinosaur #Paleontology #Fossils #PrehistoricLife Source: Smithsonian Institution
Follow if you want more dinosaurs in your feed 🦖 Shonisaurus wasn’t a dinosaur — it was a gigantic marine reptile that ruled the oceans during the Late Triassic, around 230 million years ago. Shonisaurus popularis reached roughly 15 m (50 ft) long, making it one of the largest ichthyosaurs known Dozens of Shonisaurus fossils have been found together in what is now Nevada. Even more remarkably, researchers discovered embryos and newborns among them, suggesting these giants may have repeatedly gathered in the area to give birth — much like some modern whales Would you swim in an ocean with a 15 m Shonisaurus? 🌊 Comment “Paleon” below and we’ll send you the download link 🦖 Or download the Paleon App via the link in bio 🔗🌊 #Dinosaurs #Dinosaur #Paleontology #Fossils #PrehistoricLife Source: Smithsonian Institution
Life Before Dinosaurs: When Our Relatives Survived the Great Dying Around 252 million years ago Earth faced the Permian Triassic mass extinction known as the Great Dying. It was the most severe mass extinction in Earth’s history. About 90% of marine species and around 70% of land vertebrate species disappeared. But some of our distant relatives survived. Early synapsids were among the creatures that endured this global catastrophe. These survivors passed through a world of extreme heat environmental collapse and food shortages. Millions of years later their descendants would evolve into mammals and eventually lead to us. The survival of these ancient relatives is one of the most incredible chapters in the story of life before dinosaurs. Follow QuantumXhistory for more cosmic insight #greatdying #lifebeforedinosaurs #ancientearth #prehistoriclife #paleontology What should the next caption focus on: Great Dying survivors or the first mammals?
Life Before Dinosaurs: When Our Relatives Survived the Great Dying Around 252 million years ago Earth faced the Permian Triassic mass extinction known as the Great Dying. It was the most severe mass extinction in Earth’s history. About 90% of marine species and around 70% of land vertebrate species disappeared. But some of our distant relatives survived. Early synapsids were among the creatures that endured this global catastrophe. These survivors passed through a world of extreme heat environmental collapse and food shortages. Millions of years later their descendants would evolve into mammals and eventually lead to us. The survival of these ancient relatives is one of the most incredible chapters in the story of life before dinosaurs. Follow QuantumXhistory for more cosmic insight #greatdying #lifebeforedinosaurs #ancientearth #prehistoriclife #paleontology What should the next caption focus on: Great Dying survivors or the first mammals?
Metoposaurus! This might be my favorite Metoposaurus “Front Lizard” original material mount as those teeth are simply awesome! These Triassic temnospondyls (relatives of frogs) have amazingly ornate flat skulls with eyes on top of their head. They seem to have floated quietly until something tasty swam/walked by and snap! Some opened their mouth instantly, creating a vacuum that sucked food in, then slammed shut piercing dinner with teeth on the roof of the mouth. Others went full Pennywise, charging straight ahead, giant maw mashing. The predatory pizza box plan was very successful for tens of millions of years. Even today the giant Asian salamanders remind me of ‘em. The “Front Lizard” was named by Lydekker back in 1890, who was renaming #Metopias diagnosticus from Von Meyer 1842. I mention this because the genus, and species, names of the metoposaurids confound me. In fairness, it is because I am not a #temnospondyl expert, nor even a novice, but also because it is just plain confusing. With thick skulls and a propensity for living in areas that typically preserve fossils nicely, these animals are quite well-known in the fossil record. What is less delightful is they were named in the Age of Paucitypes. Here is an example of what I mean: an interclavicle from Arizona, M. fraasi, was named in 1904, and a pair of ‘em from Texas, M. jonesi, in 1920. The former was then dubbed Buettneria in 1995. Buettneria was renamed Koskinodon because of an insect, which was then dubbed Anaschisma (the latter absorbing Borborphagus too). Mix in Buettnererpeton and lots of species of the above genera and we find ourselves at a too-common paleo conundrum, juggling the taxa named off of a paucity of elements by folk in the 1800s-1900s. The takeaway? Be careful when you read the labels for these flat-headed awesome amphibians, as the name is likely in error. The names change, but the specimen numbers remain the same. Sage advice to paleo folk, young and old. These fantastic specimens from Poland are on display at the Oertijdmuseum in Boxtel, Netherlands. #FossilCrates
Metoposaurus! This might be my favorite Metoposaurus “Front Lizard” original material mount as those teeth are simply awesome! These Triassic temnospondyls (relatives of frogs) have amazingly ornate flat skulls with eyes on top of their head. They seem to have floated quietly until something tasty swam/walked by and snap! Some opened their mouth instantly, creating a vacuum that sucked food in, then slammed shut piercing dinner with teeth on the roof of the mouth. Others went full Pennywise, charging straight ahead, giant maw mashing. The predatory pizza box plan was very successful for tens of millions of years. Even today the giant Asian salamanders remind me of ‘em. The “Front Lizard” was named by Lydekker back in 1890, who was renaming #Metopias diagnosticus from Von Meyer 1842. I mention this because the genus, and species, names of the metoposaurids confound me. In fairness, it is because I am not a #temnospondyl expert, nor even a novice, but also because it is just plain confusing. With thick skulls and a propensity for living in areas that typically preserve fossils nicely, these animals are quite well-known in the fossil record. What is less delightful is they were named in the Age of Paucitypes. Here is an example of what I mean: an interclavicle from Arizona, M. fraasi, was named in 1904, and a pair of ‘em from Texas, M. jonesi, in 1920. The former was then dubbed Buettneria in 1995. Buettneria was renamed Koskinodon because of an insect, which was then dubbed Anaschisma (the latter absorbing Borborphagus too). Mix in Buettnererpeton and lots of species of the above genera and we find ourselves at a too-common paleo conundrum, juggling the taxa named off of a paucity of elements by folk in the 1800s-1900s. The takeaway? Be careful when you read the labels for these flat-headed awesome amphibians, as the name is likely in error. The names change, but the specimen numbers remain the same. Sage advice to paleo folk, young and old. These fantastic specimens from Poland are on display at the Oertijdmuseum in Boxtel, Netherlands. #FossilCrates
Khanan Khets Syncline, Mongolia 🇲🇳 The sweeping bands of rock in Noyon Uul record over 250 million years of Earth history. Many of the colorful layers were deposited during the Triassic and Jurassic periods as rivers, floodplains, and ancient lakes filled a large sedimentary basin. Later tectonic compression folded these sediments into the massive syncline visible today, creating the striking curved rock patterns seen from above. The valley preserves one of Mongolia’s most impressive records of Mesozoic basin evolution and mountain-building. #mongolia #mongoliatravel #mongolia🇲🇳 #natgeoyourshot #discoverearth Thanks to @nomadicexpeditions for getting me out there safely 🙏🏽 🚨 Comment: “Coordinates” for location as difficult to locate on google for some people
Khanan Khets Syncline, Mongolia 🇲🇳 The sweeping bands of rock in Noyon Uul record over 250 million years of Earth history. Many of the colorful layers were deposited during the Triassic and Jurassic periods as rivers, floodplains, and ancient lakes filled a large sedimentary basin. Later tectonic compression folded these sediments into the massive syncline visible today, creating the striking curved rock patterns seen from above. The valley preserves one of Mongolia’s most impressive records of Mesozoic basin evolution and mountain-building. #mongolia #mongoliatravel #mongolia🇲🇳 #natgeoyourshot #discoverearth Thanks to @nomadicexpeditions for getting me out there safely 🙏🏽 🚨 Comment: “Coordinates” for location as difficult to locate on google for some people
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