How the Dinosaurs Became Extinct
Theories of dinosaur extinction, including meteorite impact, volcanic activity, climate change, and other hypotheses.
Facts, Theories and News About Dinosaur Extinction
We know that the dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago, but precisely how (and how fast) this happened is still a matter of dispute. Here's everything you know about current dinosaur extinction theories.
We know that the dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago, but precisely how (and how fast) this happened is still a matter of dispute. Here's everything you know about current dinosaur extinction theories.
10 Myths About Dinosaur Extinction
Scientists have a pretty good idea why the dinosaurs went extinct--but that hasn't prevented some popular myths from spreading about how, when, and even whether the dinosaurs went down for the count. Here are the top 10 misconceptions about dinosaur extinction.
Scientists have a pretty good idea why the dinosaurs went extinct--but that hasn't prevented some popular myths from spreading about how, when, and even whether the dinosaurs went down for the count. Here are the top 10 misconceptions about dinosaur extinction.
The K/T Extinction Event
What caused the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago? Most scientists blame an astronomical impact.
What caused the sudden extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago? Most scientists blame an astronomical impact.
Did the Dinosaurs Really Go Extinct?
Some folks believe the world may still harbor living, breathing dinosaurs. Here's a peek into their reasoning, and why they're probably wrong.
Some folks believe the world may still harbor living, breathing dinosaurs. Here's a peek into their reasoning, and why they're probably wrong.
10 Dinosaurs that Went Extinct Very, Very Quickly
We all know about dinosaurs like T. Rex and Stegosaurus that met their doom 65 million years ago, during the K/T Extinction. But what about the lesser-known dinos that appeared briefly during the Mesozoic Era, only to quickly disperse into the mists of history?
We all know about dinosaurs like T. Rex and Stegosaurus that met their doom 65 million years ago, during the K/T Extinction. But what about the lesser-known dinos that appeared briefly during the Mesozoic Era, only to quickly disperse into the mists of history?
Insects and Dinosaurs
A new theory of dinosaur extinction. Hint: Insects may have been the culprits.
A new theory of dinosaur extinction. Hint: Insects may have been the culprits.
Asteroid Alert
How scientists track near-earth asteroids of the kind that killed the dinosaurs.
How scientists track near-earth asteroids of the kind that killed the dinosaurs.
Wacky Extinction Theories
Some less-than-believable theories of dinosaur extinction.
Some less-than-believable theories of dinosaur extinction.