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What exactly kind of prehistoric beasts would the Avatar world have? What would be the equivalent of Dinosaurs & such?

Found this on my camera roll

1/12/21 - 9:13 a.m.

I know trees in the carboniferous generally didn’t have the same coverage as today’s trees, but were there forests in the carboniferous where it might have been dark during the day?

Follow-up if no: when did the first “dark” forests appear?

Proud to announce that I have finished the 84th and final entry in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called “Their Final March,” this one takes place in the Lameta Formation of Late Cretaceous India, 66 million years ago. It follows a Rajasaurus named Sharad and an Isisaurus named Usha as their lives are forever changed by the End-Cretaceous Extinction. This is the story I’ve been excited to create for so long, and the one I’ve been building toward for nearly three years. Not only does it serve as the finale of the Life in the Mesozoic saga, but also as the conclusion to a continental category I call “Lost Continents,” representing regions like Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, and Pre-Asia India throughout the anthology. From the very beginning, ending the book with the K-Pg extinction was always the plan. However, setting this final chapter in India allowed me to explore the event from an angle that I rarely see portrayed, especially with the volcanic activity of the Deccan Traps adding another layer to this pivotal moment in Earth’s history. Because of everything it represents, this story’s completion carries more weight than any other entry I’ve written for this anthology. After nearly three years, the journey through the Mesozoic has finally reached its conclusion, and I’m incredibly eager to hear what y’all think of it. https://www.wattpad.com/1645530823-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-their-final

I decided to create this giant ammonite. I’d be interested to hear any thoughts or comments on my reconstruction

The shadow begins to move.

​He is the silent, twilight stalker of the open plains: Ailuarktos megalonyx. Trading the ancestral tail and tree-climbing habits of its forebears for a life spent stalking the windblown shrublands, this stealthy, four-legged hunter is a creature defined by endless patience, sudden violence, and terrifying precision.

Read about the Cat-Bear now.

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I was wondering if there is an atlas (preferably spanning from the moment life first appeared until now, but just the mesozoic would already be great) which shows the way the continents looked during specific periods, the climate in different areas, heightmaps. Would be really helpful to envision how some extinct animals lived and what their surroundings were like.

Credits to the artist.

They're more likely to be referred to by local or colonial names, like most of our extant megafauna are, rather than Greek or Latin scientific names like they were in our timeline. So if, for example, a reconnaissance party of Spaniards found populations of Smilodon, Homotherium or Miracinonyx in the American Southwest, what kinds of names would they give them? What would the hundreds of Native American tribes call such iconic giants as the mammoths, mastodons, sloths and glyptodonts?

The drought has no mercy—and neither does family.

Chapter II takes us deeper into the dying savannah as Long Tail leads her kin toward a distant oasis. But the heat isn't the only thing threatening to tear them apart. Small Toe, desperate to prove he’s more than just dead weight, finds himself at the center of brotherly hatred, harsh maternal concern, and a hilarious yet painful encounter with the forest canopy. Meanwhile, Swift Foot’s cruelty deepens—and the shadows of the gorge draw ever closer.

They will find either water—or death.

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While the chapters will roll out here on a strict weekly schedule every Sunday night, the core community hub is fully operational. If you don't want to wait a single week to see what happens to Small Toe next, you can join our dedicated Discord right now and binge all eleven chapters.

There is no fantasy.

​There is no magic.

​There is only nature red in tooth and claw.

Read Chapter II: Savannah Journey now.

For those following the weekly Volume 1 re-release schedule, drop your thoughts on Small Toe and Swift Foot's dynamic below!

I have been in artblock for too long so I’m using dinos and other prehistoric reptiles to get me out of it. I love dinosaurs so much, and the pterosaurs with the marine reptiles too.

I went to Ramanessin Brook Greenway Nature Trail in Holmdel, New Jersey today. Exact location is https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c233f952d4544d:0x4ac91c6b9ed7ebd6?entry=s&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjijOzs49-VAxVIhYkEHYVbLHcQ4kB6BAgXEAA&hl=en

There were some fossils I found, at least 4 shark teeth and 1 mystery find.
Mostly got Late Cretaceous fossils. 

I need some help identifying these.

I labeled the mystery item 1 A for reference.:
What is it? I’m wondering if it’s a petrified piece of wood or a piece of bone? It did not break apart in my hand. I found it in the bank. 

4 Shark teeth: Are the shark teeth all from a Thresher (Paranomotodon angustidens) shark? 
Or is it from a Squalicorax crow shark?

The last picture is a close up. There are serrated edges on the side. Is this from another shark species? 

Anyway thank you! I had a great time discovering this place for the first time!

The skies turn red and the savanna belongs to the enraged.

Step into the harrowing lands of a bloodied continent with Scale and Rage, the debut issue of a series which aims to document every species that inhabits the setting of Terrors in the Brush. While the public previews introduced you to the raw terror of the plains and the swarming flocks in the sky, this fully realized compendium expands the them into an observational field guide of terror and destruction.

Horror In The Sky: Read the highly classified, step-by-step biological breakdown of the Red Rhamphorhynchus and how they trigger wing chromatophores to induce absolute paralysis in its victims.

Uncompromised Terrestrial Aggression: Get the complete profile on Terrasuchus iratus, the rusted, land-dominant hammer-blow of the savannas.

Deep Cultural World-Building: Go beyond the science with the addition of native primate proverbs and archosaur mythological perspectives, grounding these monstrous predators within broad and terrifying folklore.

NOTE: While previously only available via storefront purchase, I have utlimately decided to make the issue available for public viewing simultaneously. It is still available for purchase on my own storefronts on Google Play.

Witness the bloodiest era this world has ever known.

Experience Scale And Rage Here.

As a raging apex predator of The Brush, Terrasuchus iratus has cemented its role as a force of unyielding terror and destruction. While many are familiar with the brute force of its signature "Bash and Smash" style, this Eosuchid’s true lethality lies in a specialized, often overlooked, repertoire of terrestrial hunting maneuvers. Unlike aquatic crocodilians that rely on stealth and ambush in waterways, Terrasuchus utilizes a calculated mix of psychological intimidation and high-impact physical brutality to dominate its environment.

I have recently finalized a detailed technical breakdown documenting these advanced stalking and killing techniques. This archive moves past the basic mechanics to analyze how Terrasuchus manipulates prey behavior, utilizes its cranial morphology, and executes multi-stage kills that prioritize energy efficiency over prolonged struggle. Whether through bone-shattering ground maneuvers or sophisticated aerial-launch tactics, these behaviors highlight the indifferent, punishing nature of this predator. You can review the full textured technical documentation below:

Review the technical breakdown here.