Ichthyosaurs were notable marine reptiles that thrived during the Mesozoic Era, particularly the Triassic and Jurassic periods. Their fossils have been found globally, indicating a … Read more

Placodonts were marine reptiles that graced the world’s oceans during the Triassic period, some 246 million to 229 million years ago. These creatures had a … Read more

Thalattosaurs were a distinctive group of marine reptiles that inhabited our planet’s oceans during the middle to late Triassic period. Known for their unique adaptations … Read more

Elasmosaurs were fascinating marine reptiles that roamed the Earth’s seas during the late Cretaceous period, about 80.5 to 66 million years ago. These ancient creatures … Read more

Pliosaurs were an order of large marine reptiles that roamed the oceans during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, roughly 200 to 66 million years ago. … Read more

Saltasaurus, a fascinating member of the sauropod family, roamed the woodlands of South America during the Late Cretaceous period. It was distinctly recognized by its … Read more

Eoraptor stands among the earliest dinosaurs, marking the beginning of a lineage that would eventually dominate terrestrial ecosystems. About the size of a modern-day turkey, … Read more

Mesosaurus, an early Permian reptile, holds a special place in the history of evolution. This ancient creature, which inhabited the swamps of Africa and South … Read more

Hesperornithes represent an extinct group of prehistoric birds that were uniquely adapted to aquatic life. They emerged during the Late Cretaceous period and are notable … Read more

The Metriacanthosaurus, whose name translates to ‘moderately-spined lizard,’ was a distinctive carnivorous dinosaur that lived approximately 150 million years ago during the mid-Jurassic period. Its … Read more