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Paleobiology Collection (page 5)

Paleobiology, the study of ancient life forms and their interactions, offers us a captivating glimpse into the prehistoric world

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Semionotus (Flag-Back), an extinct genus of ray-finned fish

Semionotus (Flag-Back), an extinct genus of ray-finned fish found throughout Northern Pangaea (North America and Europe) during the late Triassic, becoming extinct in the Early Jurassic

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Metriorhynchus, an extinct genus of crocodyliform from the Jurassic Period

Metriorhynchus, an extinct genus of crocodyliform from the Jurassic Period
Metriorhynchus was a marine reptile similar to our present day crocodile and lived in the Jurassic Period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: 3D rendering of a Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur

3D rendering of a Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: A Suminia getmanovi in a prehistoric environment

A Suminia getmanovi in a prehistoric environment
Illustration of a Suminia getmanovi in a prehistoric environment

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Pachyrhinosaurus canadensis, a prehistoric era dinosaur

Pachyrhinosaurus canadensis, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis, a prehistoric era dinosaur

Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Triassic period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: A pair of herbivorous Camptosaurus dinosaurs grazing

A pair of herbivorous Camptosaurus dinosaurs grazing during the Jurassic Period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Kaiwhekea plesiosaur feeding on a pair of squid-like cephalopods

Kaiwhekea plesiosaur feeding on a pair of squid-like cephalopods

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Pelecanimimus polydon, Early Cretaceous of Spain

Pelecanimimus polydon, Early Cretaceous of Spain

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, Early Cretaceous of Egypt

Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, Early Cretaceous of Egypt

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Miragaia dinosaur rearing up

Miragaia dinosaur rearing up

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Centrosaurus dinosaur, front view

Centrosaurus dinosaur, front view. Centrosaurus was a herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur that lived in Canada during the Cretaceous Period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Aucasaurus dinosaur bellows a loud roar

Aucasaurus dinosaur bellows a loud roar

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Tyrannosaurus Rex eats the flesh of a dead Triceratops

Tyrannosaurus Rex eats the flesh of a dead Triceratops
Two Triceratops are highly upset as a Tyrannosaurus Rex kills and devours their friend

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Gallimimus dinosaur discovering eggs in the desert

Gallimimus dinosaur discovering eggs in the desert

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Camptosaurus nesting ground set during the Jurassic Period

Camptosaurus nesting ground set during the Jurassic Period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Gargoyleosaurus dinosaur on white background

Gargoyleosaurus dinosaur on white background. Gargoyleosaurus was an ankylosaur that lived in the Jurassic Age of Wyoming, North America

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Hungarosaurus dinosaur, white background

Hungarosaurus dinosaur, white background
Hungarosaurus dinosaur. Hungarosaurus was an ankylosaur herbivorous dinosaur that lived in Hungary during the Cretaceous Period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Ornithomimus swallowing stones along a stream as part of their diet

Ornithomimus swallowing stones along a stream as part of their diet
Ornithomimus dinosaurs swallowing stones along a stream as part of their diet, known as geophagy. A Panoplosaurus armored dinosaur wanders in the background

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Darwinopterus, a pterosaur from the Jurassic period

Darwinopterus, a pterosaur from the Jurassic period, linked between rhamphorhynchoids and pterodactyloids

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: 3D rendering of a Triceratops dinosaur

3D rendering of a Triceratops dinosaur

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Megapnosaurus kayentakatae, a prehistoric era dinosaur

Megapnosaurus kayentakatae, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Early Jurassic period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Diplodocus, a prehistoric era dinosaur

Diplodocus, a prehistoric era dinosaur
Diplodocus (retro), a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Jurassic period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Dryosaurus altus, prehistoric era dinosaur

Dryosaurus altus, prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Plateosaurus engelhardti, a prehistoric era dinosaur

Plateosaurus engelhardti, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Triassic period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Herrerasaurus is a theropod dinosaur from the Late Triassic of Argentina

Herrerasaurus is a theropod dinosaur from the Late Triassic of Argentina
Herrerasaurus ischigualastensis is a theropod dinosaur from the Late Triassic of Argentina

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Ouranosaurus nigeriensis, Early Cretaceous of Niger

Ouranosaurus nigeriensis, Early Cretaceous of Niger

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Cetiosaurus oxoniensis, Middle Jurassic of England

Cetiosaurus oxoniensis, Middle Jurassic of England

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: A pair of Massospondylus at a watering hole

A pair of Massospondylus at a watering hole

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Edmontosaurus regalis dinosaur portrait

Edmontosaurus regalis dinosaur portrait
Portrait of the head of a Edmontosaurus regalis dinosaur

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Camptosaurus, a herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Jurassic Period

Camptosaurus, a herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Jurassic Period
Camptosaurus is a genus of herbivorous dinosaurs from the Late Jurassic Period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: A Dakosaurus attacks a small Plesiosaurus

A Dakosaurus attacks a small Plesiosaurus in the clear waters of a prehistoric ocean

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: A pack of carnivorous Yangchuanosarurs make a meal of a dead Omeisaurus

A pack of carnivorous Yangchuanosarurs make a meal of a dead Omeisaurus dinosaur

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Olorotitan, a duckbilled dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period

Olorotitan, a duckbilled dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period
Olorotitan was a duckbilled dinosaur with a colorful fan-shaped crest on its head and existed in the Cretaceous Period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Carnotaurus running in the early morning light on desert terrain

Carnotaurus running in the early morning light on desert terrain
A bull Carnotaurus runs after his prey in the early morning light in a desert terrain

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: The Quagga is an extinct subspecies of the plains zebra

The Quagga is an extinct subspecies of the plains zebra. The quagga went extinct in the 1870s and is more closely related to the zebra than the horse

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: A Yangchuanosaurus chasing two Massospondylus dinosaurs

A Yangchuanosaurus chasing two Massospondylus dinosaurs

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: A curious Koumpiodontosuchus eyes a Neovenator

A curious Koumpiodontosuchus eyes a Neovenator
A curious Koumpiodontosuchus aprosdokiti eyes a Neovenator as it pauses to take a drink on the Isle of Wight around 126m BP

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Stenopterygius was an ichthyosaur from the Jurassic Period

Stenopterygius was an ichthyosaur from the Jurassic Period, similar to todays dolphin

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Velociraptor dinosaur on white background

Velociraptor dinosaur on white background with drop shadow

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: 3D rendering of an Iguanodon dinosaur skeleton

3D rendering of an Iguanodon dinosaur skeleton, perspective view

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: A herd of Shantungosaurus dinosaurs scavenging for food

A herd of Shantungosaurus dinosaurs scavenging for food
A herd of Shantungosaurus dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous Period. In dry, hard times, these herbivorous giants picked up everything in its path

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Illustration of a Moschowhaitsia vjuschkovi

Illustration of a Moschowhaitsia vjuschkovi from prehistoric times

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Dimetrodon was an extinct genus of synapsid from th Early Permian period

Dimetrodon was an extinct genus of synapsid from th Early Permian period
Dimetrodon was an extinct genus of synapsid that lived during the Early Permian, around 295a'272 million years ago

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Centrosaurus apertus, a prehistoric era dinosaur

Centrosaurus apertus, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Pliosaurus kevani, Late Jurassic of England

Pliosaurus kevani, Late Jurassic of England, United Kingdom

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Homalocephale is a pachycephalosaur from the Late Cretaceous

Homalocephale is a pachycephalosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Background imagePaleobiology Collection: Tastavinsaurus sanzi, Early Cretaceous of Spain

Tastavinsaurus sanzi, Early Cretaceous of Spain




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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.