What are the prehistoric animals?

Prehistoric animals refer to animal species that existed in ancient geological times but have become extinct in modern times. They ranged in size and ecological role, let's take a look at some famous prehistoric animals:

Tyrannosaurus rex: This is one of the most famous dinosaurs. It lived in the late Cretaceous period about 68 million years ago. It was a huge carnivorous dinosaur.

Smilodon: This ancient cat lived in the Pleistocene and had distinctive sharp tusks. It was considered a predator highly adapted to hunting large prey.

Palaeoloxodon antiquus: This ancient elephant with huge curved teeth lived during the Pleistocene era and was probably one of the largest elephant species in the world.

Pterosaur: Pterosaur is not a dinosaur, but an ancient flying reptile that lived in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and has become extinct.

Elasmotherium: This ancient rhinoceros lived in the Pleistocene Epoch and had a long single horn, known as the "one-horned rhinoceros."

Smilodon: Another ancient carnivore similar to saber-toothed tigers, it lived in the Pleistocene era and had conspicuous large sickle-shaped canine teeth.

These are just a few of the prehistoric animals. Ancient Earth was home to countless fascinating species that fascinate us and reveal an astonishing history of our planet's biodiversity through the fossil record.

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