It is a scientifically proven fact, the Earth was vastly different many years ago. During this time, the Earth underwent many changes including its inhabitants. Once there were incredibly large animals now called dinosaurs, that reigned in the world. There were many different types of dinosaurs, many of the distant ancestors of the animals that walk the Earth today. For some of today’s animals, this relationship seems far removed, but for others, it is obvious. Some examples on both sides of this include alligators and crocodiles as well as sparrows and house cats. When you look at an alligator or a crocodile, it is easy to picture them as dinosaurs, They are bog and scally and they pack a powerful bite. On the other side of the equation, it is often quite difficult to compare a sparrow to prehistoric creatures. Also, consider the average house cat; it is quite difficult to imagine Tom as a Saber Tooth Tiger. Also, during the time of the dinosaurs, there were no diseases to worry about which meant that creatures lived to be incredibly old, especially when compared to the average life spans of animals now. Not only did they live an incredibly long time, but they also continued to grow. Creatures that incredibly tiny, could once be quite large. Take the insect known as a wooly worm. Now, it is quite small, measuring only one, maybe two inches. In the days of the dinosaurs, this same creature could grow to become larger than a small dog. The thought of a wooly worm the size of a Jack Russell Terrier is quite daunting. Here, you will learn about some of the ways the Earth was different during the dinosaur’s reign.
While there were many differences to earth during the time of dinosaurs, there are also many factors to consider in these differences. One of the biggest differences is that there was no pollution, no smog, no air pollution. The atmosphere was not damaged and the air was cleaner. The world was in perfect balance so to speak. This was a time before humans began to damage the Earth irreparably. No one was cutting down trees, trash was not being thrown in bodies of water. The Earth was healthier and more vibrant. Vegetation was plentiful and vibrant. It was an even more beautiful world. Imagine the dense forests, the clear sky, the bright sun. Imagine the polar ice caps and their most dense and significant. Imagine a place where everything was more pure, more vibrant.
So, when did dinosaurs live is a great question! It was many millions of years ago during the Mesozoic era. This era spent many years and is broken down into three periods; the Jurassic, the Triassic, and the Cretaceous. Each of these periods was a bit different and are marked by different occurrences. For example, scientists believe that it was during the Triassic period that the continents began to break apart. It is difficult to imagine a time when the continents were not separate with oceans between them.
However, according to studies, they were all joined together during the Jurassic period.
The word “Jurassic” was made famous by a popular book that was turned into an even more popular series of movies, Jurassic Park. This story is, of course, fiction, but it gives people a look at what it would be like to be surrounded by dinosaurs. In this story, scientists found a way to extract dinosaur DNA from mosquitoes preserved in amber. There were then able to replicate the DNA and create a living, breathing dinosaurs. These dinos were used to create a park where people could spend the day looking at the dinosaurs much the same way people go to zoos. The herbivores were allowed to roam freely and the carnivores were contained inside of electric fences in a completely different part of the park which covered an entire island. In the story, this worked well for a long time, but eventually, a chain of events began that led to the carnivores being released and chaos ensued. The park gave the world the chance to see what it would have been like all of those millions of years ago, but it was only a minimal experience due to the zoo like structure. When the carnivores are released, it becomes more natural, but it is not until the next movie when humans must return to the island only to find it has become a completely natural home to dinosaurs. Each species took over the area of the island closest to their natural habitat and the mechanics of the park were overtaken by vegetation. This is the best look you will find in these movies of a representation of the time of the dinosaurs.
There are ways that people can get just a small dose of what it must have been like. Although, none are so immersive as a Jurassic Park. There are events that people of all ages attend that provide a dinosaur experience. At these events, you will be able to see replicas of various dinosaurs. Some of these are essentially statues while others are robotic. Some are even life-sized. There is often a show to watch the includes various “baby dinos”. Some are able to run around on their own while others must be operated while a person holds them. Other exhibits often include a few large, adult dinos the move their heads and sometimes even walk. One event even has dinos that children can ride on. This is as close as you can get in real life to walking with dinosaurs, and many people find the experience to be something amazing and unforgettable. There are several of these events and they travel to different areas all of the time if you are interested in experience a little of what it would be like to walk with dinosaurs, look for one in your area. All it takes is a quick internet search with a location to search in and keywords such as “dinosaur event”.