When Dinosaur Look-Alikes Ruled the Earth

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There were a huge number of croc-like animals that flourished during the Triassic Period. Dinosaurs had just arrived on the scene but it was these animals that truly ruled the Earth, becoming both abundant and diverse.

Thank you to these paleoartists for allowing us to use their wonderful illustrations:
Ceri Thomas: https://alphynix.tumblr.com/
Fabrizio de Rossi: https://www.facebook.com/ArtofFabricious/
Franz Anthony: http://franzanth.com/
Julio Lacerda: https://twitter.com/JuliotheArtist
Nathan E. Rogers: https://252mya.com/gallery/nathan-e-rogers

This video features this Paleogeographic Map: Scotese, C.R., 2019. Plate Tectonics, Paleogeography, and Ice Ages, YouTube video: https://youtu.be/UevnAq1MTVA.

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References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vob3O2Z9799Ee-xjUnOKFoDC_kcThLbKn7cgOSdVGgw/edit?usp=sharing

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