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 Called the Age of Dinosaurs, the Mesozoic Era saw the evolution of the largest animals to have ever walked the earth. Although most of these giants would eventually disappear, they would give rise to birds: today’s only living dinosaurs.
The Mesozoic Era was also the age of reptiles, with crocodiles, snakes, and turtles making their first appearance. These animals could explore new habitats made lush by the first flowering plants.
To learn more about dinosaurs and the other animals that shared their world, select from the following:
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Basic Overview
Get the full scoop on dinosaurs and their 160-million-year success story. You’ll meet the other animals and plants of the era, and find out about events that led to the great dinosaur extinction.
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Image Gallery
Check out our extensive on-line image gallery for dozens of dinosaur fossils and photos of Mesozoic flowering plants, reptiles, mammals, and marine life.
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Evolutionary Essentials
Learn about the evolutionary highlights of the Mesozoic Era, including the emergence of mammals, birds, and flowering plants.
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Featured Scientists
Meet Field Museum scientists who study the plants, reptiles, and dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era, and see these scientists at work in a series of fascinating video interviews.
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Dinosaur FAQ
To learn the basics about dinosaurs, check out these frequently asked questions. You’ll discover what’s fact and what’s fiction, and you’ll get the latest theories on the evolution of these giants. |
Continue to Basic Overview. >>
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