The period featuring the Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops, ending with a mass extinction event. Classification and Anatomy Dinosaur Facts | American Museum of Natural History
Often considered the golden age, seeing the rise of giant sauropods and famous predators like Allosaurus . dinosaurs
were a diverse group of reptiles that dominated terrestrial ecosystems for approximately during the Mesozoic Era . While most became extinct around 66 million years ago, their legacy continues through modern birds, which are their direct descendants. Geological Timeline The period featuring the Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops,
The earliest dinosaurs appeared, evolving from ancestors that survived the Permian Extinction. their legacy continues through modern birds
Dinosaurs lived during three major geological periods collectively known as the "Age of Reptiles":