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Dinosaurs, which thrived for millions of years, went extinct around 65 million years ago due to catastrophic events like the Chicxulub asteroid impact, leading to drastic environmental changes. The impact caused a 'nuclear winter' effect, disrupting ecosystems and food chains, resulting in the extinction of most dinosaur species, except for some avian dinosaurs. The Tyrannosaurus rex, a well-known carnivorous dinosaur, lived during the Late Cretaceous period and also faced extinction due to these events.

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Dinosaurs, which thrived for millions of years, went extinct around 65 million years ago due to catastrophic events like the Chicxulub asteroid impact, leading to drastic environmental changes. The impact caused a 'nuclear winter' effect, disrupting ecosystems and food chains, resulting in the extinction of most dinosaur species, except for some avian dinosaurs. The Tyrannosaurus rex, a well-known carnivorous dinosaur, lived during the Late Cretaceous period and also faced extinction due to these events.

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What happened to the Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs, which once dominated the Earth for millions of


years, faced extinction around 65 million years ago. The
leading hypothesis for their extinction is a catastrophic event,
such as an asteroid impact or massive volcanic eruptions,
causing environmental changes like extreme climate shifts
and widespread fires. These disruptions likely led to food
chain collapses and ultimately the extinction of most dinosaur
species. However, some avian dinosaurs (ancestors of modern
birds) survived and continue to thrive today.
What are Dinosaur's
• Dinosaurs were a diverse group of reptiles that lived millions of years
ago. They first appeared during the Triassic period, approximately 230
million years ago, and they dominated the Earth until their mass extinction
event at the end of the Cretaceous period, about 65 million years ago.
What is Chicxulub impactor
• The Chicxulub impactor is a term used to refer to a massive asteroid
or comet that collided with Earth around 66 million years ago. This
impact is believed to be the primary cause of the Cretaceous-
Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event, which resulted in the mass
extinction of numerous species, including most of the dinosaurs.
• The impactor struck what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico,
creating a crater approximately 180 kilometers (112 miles) in
diameter and more than 20 kilometers (12 miles) deep. The energy
released upon impact was equivalent to billions of atomic bombs,
leading to devastating consequences for the planet.
What is Chicxulub impactor

• The Chicxulub impact is thought to have caused a "nuclear winter" effect,


with massive fires, tsunamis, and a global cloud of debris and dust that
blocked sunlight. This blocked sunlight disrupted the Earth's climate,
causing a dramatic drop in temperatures, which, in turn, disrupted
ecosystems and led to the extinction of many species, including the non-
avian dinosaurs.
• The discovery of the Chicxulub impact crater provided crucial evidence
supporting the theory that an asteroid impact was responsible for the
mass extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous period. It remains one
of the most significant events in Earth's history and has greatly influenced
the study of extinction events and planetary impact hazards.
Species of Dinosaurs
• The most famous Dinosaurs is the
• Tyrannosaurus rex: One of the most
famous dinosaurs, this large
carnivorous theropod was a fearsome
predator.
Tyrannosaurus rex
• Tyrannosaurus rex, often abbreviated as T. rex, is one of the most famous
and iconic dinosaurs that ever lived. Here are some key facts about this
remarkable dinosaur:
• Name: Tyrannosaurus rex means "Tyrant Lizard King" in Greek. It was
named by the paleontologist Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1905.
• Size: T. rex was a massive dinosaur, with some individuals reaching lengths
of up to 40 feet (12 meters) and standing about 15 to 20 feet (4.6 to 6
meters) tall at the hips. It could weigh as much as 9 tons.
• Diet: T. rex was a carnivore and a formidable predator. It had powerful jaws
filled with large, serrated teeth capable of crushing bone. It likely preyed on
a variety of other dinosaurs and scavenged when opportunities arose.
Tyrannosaurus rex
• Bipedal: T. rex was a bipedal dinosaur, meaning it walked on its hind limbs. Its large
legs and tail, along with its balanced body, allowed it to move relatively quickly for its
size.
• Arms: Interestingly, T. rex had relatively small and seemingly useless arms, with just
two clawed fingers on each hand. The function of these arms is still a subject of
debate among scientists.
• Habitat and Range: T. rex lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 68 to 66
million years ago, in what is now North America. Fossils have been found in various
states, including Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
• Extinction: Like many other dinosaurs, T. rex went extinct around 66 million years
ago, likely as a result of the catastrophic events associated with the Chicxulub
asteroid impact and the ensuing environmental changes.
• Behavior: While the behavior of T. rex is the subject of ongoing research and debate,
it is generally believed to have been a top predator, possibly hunting in groups or
scavenging when necessary.

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