Paleobiology Collection (page 2)

A large Nothosaurus reptile preys on Shonisaurus Ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas
An enormous Nothosaurus aquatic reptile hunts down a group of Shonisaurus ichthyosaurs in Triassic seas

A Liopleurodon attacks a Plesiosaurus
A hapless Plesiosaurus becomes a meal for the much larger Liopleurodon aquatic reptile

An Epicyon attacks a Synthetoceras on the run
An Epicyon (giant dog) attacks a Synthetoceras (antelope-like cameloid) on the run. In the background, Hesperocyon (coyote-like dogs) attack a Platygonus (peccary). Pliocene Epoch of North America

Scelidosaurus, Nothronychus and Argentinosaurus dinosarus grazing on leaves
A grouo of Scelidosaurus, Nothronychus and Argentinosaurus dinosarus grazing on trees and leaves

Stygimoloch, a genus of pachycephalosaurid from the Cretaceous period
Stygimoloch is a genus of pachycephalosaurid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Overhead view of model of Pterodactylus

Artists concept of an alien planet. If life is plentiful in the universe, there are likely inhabited planets that are part of multiple star systems

Carcharodontosaurus iguidensis, Late Cretaceous of Niger

Styracosaurus dinosaurs confront a Tyrannosaurus Rex
A herd of Styracosaurus dinosaurs confronting a carnivorous Tyrannosaurus Rex during the Cretaceous period

Achelousaurus grazing in swamp

Ceratosaurus magnicornis of the Late Jurassic Period

Dilophosaurus wetherilli, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Early Jurassic period

Edaphosaurus pogonias, a prehistoric animal from the Paleozoic Era

Megalania (giant monitor lizard) eating his prey, Pleistocene Epoch, Australia

Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate with a school of fish
Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate along with a school of fish to warmer Jurassic seas

A large Kalenken flightless terror bird hunting smaller Eurohippus from the Miocene epoch

Yangchuanosaurus, a theropod dinosaur from the Jurassic Period
Yangchuanosaurus was a theropod dinosaur that lived in China during the Late Jurassic Period

Majungasaurus in a barren environment

Nigersaurus dinosaur, front view. Nigersaurus was a sauropod herbivorous dinosaur that lived in the Republic of Niger, Africa during the Cretaceous Period

A group of Balaur bondoc dinosaurs fight for the corpse of a Struthiosaurus
A giant Hatzegopteryx thambema pterosaur overlooks a group of Balaur bondoc dinosaurs fight for the corpse of a Struthiosaurus

Anatomy of a Titanosaur
Titanosaur was a sauropod dinosaur that lived in South America during the Cretaceous Period. It belongs to the group of the largest dinosaurs ever

Styxosaurus marine reptile from the Cretaceous Period
Styxosaurus was a plesiosaur marine reptile that lived during the Cretaceous Period of Kansas in North America

Shonisaurus was a genus of ichthyosaur from the Triassic period
Shonisaurus was a genus of ichthyosaur found in the Luning Formation of Nevada, USA. It dates to the late Triassic period, about 215 million years ago

Titanosaurus indicus, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous period

Xenacanthus, a Devonian freshwater shark
Orthacanthus was a Devonian freshwater shark that thrived in Carboniferous swamps and bayous in Europe and North America

Tyrannosaurus rex with a freshly killed Deinocheirus in its mouth

The Woolly Mammoth is an extinct herbivorous mammals that lived from the Pleistocene to the Holocene Periods

Stegosaurus defending himself from T-Rex and some Utahraptors. In the background are some Torosaurus dinosaurs

Deinonychus, a carnivorous dinosaur from the early Cretaceous Period
Deinonychus is a carnivorous dinosaur from the early Cretaceous Period

A Majungasaurus breaks into a run upon seeing prey. Majungasaurus was an abelisaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in Madagascar from 70 to 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous Period

Kaprosuchus marine reptile
Kaprosuchus was a marine reptile that lived in rivers and swamps of the Cretaceous Period

A Majungasaurus grabs the tail of a crocodilian Mahajangasuchu
A Majungasaurus crenatissimus grabs the tail of a crocodilian Mahajangasuchus insignis. Masiakasaurus knopfleri observe the action in the foreground

Mesosaurus dinosaur jumping out of the water

Pliosaurus irgisensis attacking a shark

Columbian Mammoth trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California
Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California. Pleistocene epoch (Ice Age) of North America

A pack of carnivorous T-rex dinosaurs with their freshly killed Triceratops

A herd of Triceratops defend their territory against a pair of Tyrannosaurus Rex during the Cretaceous Period of North America

Illustration of a Mosasaurus from the Cretaceous period of prehistoric times

Suchomimus, a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period
Suchomimus was a large spinosaurid dinosaur with a crocodilian-like set of jaws. It lived during the Cretaceous Period in Africa, when the Sahara was a lush swampy habitat

A Nothosaurus marine reptile attacks a pod of Hupehsuchus dinosaurs in a Triassic ocean

Utahraptor ostrommaysorum, the largest known dromaeosaur dinosaur

Kaprosuchus is an extinct genus of crocodile from the Upper Cretaceous of Niger, Africa

3D rendering of a Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton, side view. Diplodocus was a giant herbivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic period

Styracosaurus albertensis, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Cretaceous period

An Euoplocephalus hits T-Rexs foot by its mace like tail in self-defense

Kelenken is an extinct genus of giant flightless predatory birds that are called terror birds from the Miocene epoch

A pair of Tarbosaurus dinosaurs running towards a Pinacosaurus
A pair of carnivorous Tarbosaurus dinosaurs running towards a Pinacosaurus armored dinosaur

Two Gigantoraptor dinosaurs fighting on green grass by sunset

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Paleobiology, the study of ancient life forms and their interactions, offers us a captivating glimpse into the prehistoric world. In one scene, an Alvarezsaurid bird fearlessly attends to its daily task of cleaning the massive mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur, showcasing an intriguing symbiotic relationship between species. Meanwhile, a Tyrannosaurus Rex feasts on the carrion left behind by a fallen Triceratops, reminding us of nature's circle of life. Through meticulous 3D renderings, we can marvel at the intricate skeletal structure of an Ankylosaurus dinosaur or compare Cerapod dinosaurs to modern-day rhinos – highlighting both similarities and fascinating evolutionary adaptations. The contributions made by esteemed palaeontologist Stephen Gould cannot be overlooked as he unraveled many mysteries surrounding these ancient creatures. Immersing ourselves in this lost world takes us further back in time as we witness a Rubeosaurus majestically roaming through its prehistoric environment. The detailed rendering of a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton allows us to appreciate its sheer size and power that once dominated Earth. Delicate petrified wood serves as tangible evidence from eons past while mesmerizing artwork brings extinct creatures like the prehistoric cave bear and Jurassic life back to vivid existence. From Africa's Namibia comes exciting news with the discovery of Mesosaurus fossil near Keetmanshop – shedding light on how these remarkable beings thrived across continents. Even historical engravings from 1872 capture our imagination with depictions of Deinotherium, an extinct elephant-like creature that roamed our planet long ago. Paleobiology continues to unravel secrets buried beneath layers upon layers of time – allowing us to connect with our distant past and understand more about Earth's incredible journey through millennia.