Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Ah, the Cretaceous. Truly, nature's fever dream for a variety of reasons. Yes, mainly the heinous dinosaurs that existed in it, and of course the asteroid as well, but the Cretaceous was popping off for many other reasons as well. Today, I'm going to show you what life was like before the asteroid wiped out the most dominant animals to ever walk this planet. Welcome to The History of Life on Earth (That We Know Of!)!
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & The Age of Flowers
10:29 Fungi, Marine Life & The Western Interior Seaway
31:20 Crocodilians, Snakes & Pterosaurs
44:26 The Dinosaurs: Ornithischians & Sauropods
57:00 The Dinosaurs: Theropods & Polar Species
1:07:10 The Chicxulub Impact & Mass Extinction
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Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
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The Cretaceous Period (That We Know Of) ft. Kallie from PBS Eons | Lindsay Nikole
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Ah, the Cretaceous. Truly, nature's fever dream for a variety of reasons. Yes, mainly the heinous dinosaurs that existed in it, and of course the asteroid as well, but the Cretaceous was popping off for many other reasons as well. Today, I'm going to show you what life was like before the asteroid wiped out the most dominant animals to ever walk this planet. Welcome to The History of Life on Earth (That We Know Of!)!
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & The Age of Flowers
10:29 Fungi, Marine Life & The Western Interior Seaway
31:20 Crocodilians, Snakes & Pterosaurs
44:26 The Dinosaurs: Ornithischians & Sauropods
57:00 The Dinosaurs: Theropods & Polar Species
1:07:10 The Chicxulub Impact & Mass Extinction
"FAMOUS FOSSILS" PUZZLE!! montrosebiology.com/products/famous-fossils-paleontology-puzzle-1k
Check out Kallie here: youtube.com/watch?v=vMehbbPpIL4
instagram.com/fossil_librarian/?hl=en
A HUGE thanks to Gian for the editing!
Visual Credits: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T2EjWGh9SDdhEkvCi1CSConl3sbHB-4mAUtzsA0cu4E/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you Helix for sponsoring! Visit helixsleep.com/lindsaynikole to get 20% off your Helix mattress. Offers subject to change. #helixsleep
PATREON!!
patreon.com/lindsaynikole
Send something to my P.O. box!
3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd # 822
Studio City, CA 91604
#LindsayNikole #Zoology #AnimalScience #Wildlife
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1
ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
Follow Lindsay Nikole here:
Pre-order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth
Check out my Spooky Specimens Coloring Book here: https://a.co/d/8YCPRvh
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsay_nikole
Facebook: facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1
Merch: lindsaynikole.com
Business Inquiries: mgmt@lindsaynikole.com
And allll of my links here: https://linktr.ee/smbah
The Cretaceous Period (That We Know Of) ft. Kallie from PBS Eons | Lindsay Nikole
youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg
