Articles for category: Prehistoric Theories

Awais Khan

Prehistoric Theories
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Crocodiles vs. Dinosaurs: How One Lineage Survived and the Other Didn’t

Approximately 66 million years ago, a catastrophic event reshaped Earth’s biological landscape forever. The Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event wiped out approximately 75% of all species, including the non-avian dinosaurs that had dominated terrestrial ecosystems for over 160 million years. Yet remarkably, crocodilians—the group including crocodiles and alligators—survived this mass extinction and continue to thrive today, virtually ...

Awais Khan

Prehistoric Theories
Deccan Traps volcano

How the End of the Dinosaurs Opened the Door for Modern Mammals

The catastrophic event that ended the reign of dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago represents one of the most pivotal turning points in Earth’s biological history. When a massive asteroid struck the Yucatán Peninsula, it triggered a chain of environmental disasters that wiped out approximately 75% of all species, including the non-avian dinosaurs that had ...

Awais Khan

Prehistoric Theories
A bright lightning bolt illuminates a dark, cloudy sky above a silhouetted hilltop. The scene conveys intensity and the power of nature.

Could Lightning Strikes Have Sparked Prehistoric Wildfires?

Lightning has been illuminating Earth’s skies for billions of years, long before humans evolved to witness its power. When we consider prehistoric landscapes and ecosystems, we often overlook the profound impact that natural phenomena like lightning may have had on shaping our planet’s development. One fascinating question emerges: could lightning strikes have been responsible for ...

Awais Khan

Prehistoric Theories
A dark, rocky planet with a blue glow is surrounded by multiple asteroids in space. The scene conveys a sense of mystery and isolation. Stars dot the black background.

Were Dinosaurs Already in Decline Before the Asteroid Hit?

The extinction of dinosaurs ranks among history’s most captivating scientific mysteries. For decades, the prevailing narrative featured a catastrophic asteroid impact approximately 66 million years ago, dramatically ending the reign of these magnificent creatures that had dominated Earth for over 165 million years. However, recent paleontological research has sparked debate about whether dinosaurs were already ...

Andrew Alpin

Prehistoric Theories
A rocky asteroid burns with fiery debris trailing behind, set against a glowing sun and a dark star-filled space. The scene conveys chaos and intensity.

Were Dinosaurs Already in Decline Before the Catastrophe?

The sudden extinction of non-avian dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago marks one of the most dramatic transitions in Earth’s biological history. While the catastrophic asteroid impact at the end of the Cretaceous period has long been identified as the primary culprit behind this mass extinction, recent scientific evidence has sparked an intriguing debate: Were ...

Awais Khan

Prehistoric Theories
Fossils tell a story of giants that once walked among us

Could Prehistoric Diseases Have Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction?

The extinction of dinosaurs has fascinated scientists and the public for decades. While the asteroid impact theory dominates discussions about what ended the reign of these magnificent creatures, researchers continue to explore additional factors that may have contributed to their demise. Among these potential contributors, prehistoric diseases have emerged as an intriguing possibility. Could microscopic ...

Awais Khan

Prehistoric Theories
The documentary explores competing extinction theories and why this asteroid impact was uniquely catastrophic.

Could Dinosaurs Have Survived If the Asteroid Missed?

The extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago marks one of the most significant turning points in Earth’s biological history. The Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event, triggered by a massive asteroid impact near the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, eliminated approximately 75% of all species on Earth, including the non-avian dinosaurs that had dominated terrestrial ecosystems for ...

Lovely Aquino

Prehistoric Theories
View of Earth from space, showing swirling white clouds, blue oceans, and brown continents. The image conveys a sense of vastness and tranquility.

Is the Meteor Theory Wrong? The Alternative Extinction Hypotheses

For decades, the prevailing explanation for the dinosaurs’ demise has been the Alvarez hypothesis: a massive asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, triggering catastrophic climate change that wiped out approximately 75% of species on the planet. This theory gained substantial credibility with the discovery of the Chicxulub crater in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and the ...

Mitul Biswas

Prehistoric Theories
Discovery of Styracosaurus

How Continental Drift Shaped Dinosaur Evolution

The story of dinosaurs is intimately connected to the shifting geography of our planet. For over 165 million years, these magnificent creatures dominated Earth’s landscapes, evolving and diversifying as the continents themselves moved across the globe. This continental drift—the slow migration of landmasses driven by plate tectonics—created and destroyed environments, connected and isolated populations, and ...

Mitul Biswas

Prehistoric Theories
gold dragon figurine on white book page

Whats the Difference Between a Paleontologist and an Archaeologist

When we dig into the past, two scientific professions often get confused: paleontology and archaeology. Both involve excavation, research, and piecing together history from physical evidence. However, these fields differ significantly in their focus, methodologies, time periods, and the types of remains they study. Understanding these distinctions helps us appreciate the unique contributions each discipline ...