Welcome to the Paleogene period, fascinating era spanning from roughly 66 to 23 million years ago, right after the extinction of the dinosaurs in the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event 🌍. It's the beginning of the Cenozoic Era, where mammals and birds began to dominate the planet.
Highlights of the Paleogene
- Paleocene Epoch: Mysterious mammals like early primates started to appear 🐒.
- Eocene Epoch: A warm climate lead to diverse forest ecosystems 🌳.
- Oligocene Epoch: Cooling climate resulted in the spread of grasslands, influencing animal evolution 🐃.
Did You Know?
The Paleogene period witnessed the evolution of early horses, whales, and many other mammalian families that form the basis for present-day biodiversity.