Scientists Propose Mammals as Reason for Absence of Tiny Dinosaurs

Scientists in the US are proposing that the presence of mammals may explain why there were no very small dinosaurs. Their research suggests that mammals occupied ecological niches that might otherwise have been filled by tiny dinosaurs.

6 Aug, 15:44 — 6 Aug, 15:44

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Why Were There No Tiny Dinosaurs? Mammals Might Have Played A Role

Dinosaurs first appeared roughly 230 million years ago and eventually became the dominant land animals, holding that status until an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, causing a mass extinction of species.

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Cercetătorii cred că pot explica în sfârșit de ce nu au existat dinozauri foarte mici

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Why Were There No Tiny Dinosaurs? Mammals Might Have Played A Role

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Scientists Propose Mammals as Reason for Absence of Tiny Dinosaurs

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Cercetătorii cred că pot explica în sfârșit de ce nu au existat dinozauri foarte mici

Why Were There No Tiny Dinosaurs? Mammals Might Have Played A Role

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