Triassic

The Triassic Period: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Welcome to the Triassic Period, the beginning of the dinosaurs’ exciting journey on Earth!

This era, from about 252 to 201 million years ago, was a time of great change and new beginnings.

It followed a huge mass extinction, and life began to bounce back in fascinating ways.

Early dinosaurs like the small, speedy Coelophysis and the long-necked Plateosaurus started to appear.

The landscape was filled with low-growing ferns and lush forests, and the first mammals were making their debut.

Imagine a world where early dinosaurs are just starting to explore their new home, setting the stage for the incredible adventures that would follow.

The Triassic Period was truly the dawn of a brand-new chapter in Earth’s amazing story!

Eudimorphodon

Placodus

Thecodontosaurus

Erythrosuchus

Mastodonsaurus

Nyasasaurus

  • When: Middle Triassic
    (243 mya)
  • Where: Africa
  • What: Dinosaur
  • Weight: 20–60 kg
  • Length: 2–3 meters
  • Diet: Possibly omnivorous or herbivorous
  • Discovered: 1956

Proterosuchus

Shastasaurus

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