Pliocene Epoch (5.3 – 2.5 million years ago) – Early human ancestors (Australopithecus).
   The Pliocene Epoch, spanning from approximately 5.3 to 2.6 million years ago, represents a significant chapter in […]
Eocene Epoch (56 – 34 million years ago) – First primates; early horses and whales.
The Eocene Epoch, spanning from approximately 56 to 33.9 million years ago, represents a pivotal chapter in the geological and
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Paleocene Epoch (66 – 56 million years ago) – Mammals diversify after dinosaur extinction.
The Paleocene Epoch, spanning from approximately 66 to 56 million years ago, marks a significant chapter in Earth’s geological history,
Cenozoic Era (66 million years ago – Present)
The Cenozoic Era, often referred to as the “Age of Mammals,” spans from approximately 66 million years ago to the
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Cretaceous Epoch (145 – 66 million years ago) – Flowering plants appear; mass extinction kills the dinosaurs
The Cretaceous Epoch, spanning from approximately 145 to 66 million years ago, represents the final chapter of the Mesozoic Era,
Triassic Epoch (252 – 201 million years ago) – First dinosaurs and mammals appear
The Triassic Epoch, spanning from approximately 252 to 201 million years ago, marks a significant period in Earth’s geological history.
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Mesozoic Era (252 – 66 million years ago)
The Mesozoic Era, often referred to as the “Age of Reptiles,” spans a remarkable period from approximately 252 to 66
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Permian Epoch (299 – 252 million years ago) – Pangaea forms; mass extinction wipes out ~90% of species.
The Permian Epoch, spanning from approximately 299 to 252 million years ago, represents the final period of the Paleozoic Era.
Carboniferous Epoch (359 – 299 million years ago) – Large coal forests; first reptiles.
The Carboniferous Epoch, spanning from approximately 359 to 299 million years ago, is a significant period in Earth’s geological history,
Devonian Epoch (419 – 359 million years ago) – First amphibians; forests spread.
The Devonian Epoch, often referred to as the “Age of Fishes,” spanned from approximately 419 to 359 million years ago.
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