A Brief History of Dinosaurs: From Rise to Extinction

Of all the beasts that have roamed the earth, none are perhaps more successful than the dinosaurs. These fearsome, gigantic reptiles have captured the imaginations of millions, and part of their appeal lies in the mysteries surrounding them. Despite their popularity, however, many people don’t know the history of dinosaurs, where they came from, and which among them were the kings of the land. In this post, we’re hoping to cast some light on these questions while also providing examples of the world’s largest creatures!

Where they come from, however, is something of a mystery. While it is possible to track the evolution of certain species of dinosaurs, there is no definitive answer as to which dinosaur was the first to ever roam the earth.

Over the years, however, as the Triassic Period progressed into the Jurassic Period — and then into the Cretaceous Period — this landmass began to sunder and split. Eventually, by the time the dinosaurs went extinct, these separate landmasses became the continents we know today, albeit with a few differences.

Tyrannosaurus Rex lived during the Cretaceous Period; Stegosaurus lived during the Jurassic Period. These two popular yet distinct species of dinosaur were separated by about 66 million years!

These are most likely the dinosaurs that you are most familiar with; popular examples include both Tyrannosaurus Rex and the Velociraptor.