Articles for author: Mitul Biswas

Environmental Adaptations: Surviving Prehistoric Challenges

9 Surprising Ways Dinosaurs Shaped Modern Animals

The ancient world was ruled by giants. For over 165 million years, dinosaurs dominated Earth’s landscapes, evolving into countless forms that would make today’s wildlife look almost mundane by comparison. But here’s what most people don’t realize: these prehistoric titans didn’t just vanish without a trace 66 million years ago. Instead, they left behind an ...

Could Dinosaurs Swim? The Evidence Says…Maybe

Could Dinosaurs Swim? Which Ones Likely Did and Didn’t

Picture this: a massive Tyrannosaurus rex, all seven tons of predatory muscle, cautiously wading into an ancient river. It sounds almost absurd, doesn’t it? Yet the question of whether dinosaurs could swim has captivated paleontologists for decades. While we often imagine these magnificent creatures stomping across dry land, the reality is far more nuanced and ...

Raptor Red snow

When Dinosaurs Roamed the Frozen North

Picture this: massive reptilian beasts stomping through snow-covered forests, their warm breath creating clouds of steam in the frigid Arctic air. While most people imagine dinosaurs basking under tropical suns, recent discoveries have shattered this perception entirely. These ancient giants didn’t just survive in polar regions—they thrived there, creating ecosystems so alien to our modern ...

A shark glides through clear blue ocean water, illuminated by rays of sunlight from above, creating a serene yet majestic underwater scene.

Before the Meg: Meet the Ancient Sharks of the Dinosaur Era

Long before Megalodon ruled the oceans, an incredible dynasty of prehistoric sharks dominated the waters alongside the dinosaurs. These ancient predators weren’t just evolutionary stepping stones – they were fearsome hunters that developed revolutionary hunting strategies and body designs that would make modern great whites seem tame. For over 200 million years, these primordial sharks ...

Feeding Strategies of the Jurassic Giants

How Extinction Set the Stage for Dinosaurs—and Ended It

Picture this: you’re standing on a timeline stretching back 550 million years, watching Earth’s greatest drama unfold. The planet breathes through cycles of death and rebirth, each extinction event clearing the stage for new stars to emerge. This isn’t just a story about dinosaurs—it’s the ultimate tale of how life finds a way, again and ...