Articles related to "Triassic"

Rebounding from a mass extinction, the Triassic period saw the rise of reptiles and dinosaurs, the splitting of a continent, and the appearance of the first mammals.

Although scientists know the extinction event that marked the end of the Permian was the largest in magnitude, there is general disagreement regarding its causes.

Paleontologists have identified several mass extinctions through geologic time. Understanding these major events may provide insight into today's biodiversity crisis.

In the 3.5-billion-year history of life, there have been many relatively sudden reductions in species, five of which are considered major.

The species of modern reptiles are but mere shadows representing the shattered remains of what was once the grandest collection of animals on the planet.

A Paleontologist husband and wife team recently discovered what seems to be a new type of anklyosaur, shedding light on the evolution of nature's army tank.

Stately Victorian homes hint of a shipbuilding past in historic Parrsboro, a town of high tides, mineral and fossil treasures.

Easter gift ideas for kids who like to study backyard wildlife include educational nature and science toys such as animal kits and insect kits, garden decor like feeders

To truly begin to understand paleontology, it is first important to have a good grasp on the basic geological timeline in which all life has existed.

95 miles of coastline in Southern England provide a window into 185 million years of history. It is rich in geology, fossils and breathtaking scenery.

Although not well-known to the public and typically overlooked by the press, the late Ordovician mass extinction event is the most understood by paleontologists.

Towering above the Jamison Valley, the ancient pillars known as the Three Sisters form one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Blue Mountains National Park.

Along with cultural and natural heritage highlights, Switzerland also boasts two UNESCO biospheres.

Cal Orck'o is a fabulous repository of dinosaur footprints located in the centre of Bolivia, just a 20-minute ride from the colonial city of Sucre.

Learn Jurassic dinosaur fun facts about Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Metriacanthosaurus, and Omeisaurus, then visit animatronic dinosaurs at Brookfield Zoo.