Why Were Animals So Big Back Then

Why Were Animals So Big Back Then?

For a long time, environmental factors such as higher oxygen content in the air and greater land masses (i.e., more space) were thought to contribute to their large size. … These studies show that dinosaurs of various sizes existed at the same time. And in some cases, they grew smaller rather than larger over time.May 6, 2015

Why did animals become smaller?

Climate change is having profound effects on earth and its ecosystems, and during the past 100 years, global temperatures have increased by close to 1 °C. From the fossil record, it is known that during past periods of global warming, both marine and land-based animals have become smaller.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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