The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us (Large Print)

This book takes a look at the natural history of the time that unfolded following the dinosaurs: at how mammals came to thrive in this planet’s changed landscape. Beginning 200 million years ago, American paleontologist Steve Brusatte charts how mammals were able to survive a devastating asteroid impact that claimed the lives and sustainability of the dinosaurs. Tracing how these survivors would lead to the development of megafauna all the way up to the human race — a mammal whose influence has claimed 80% of other mammal life in the last century. Through paleontological detective work, Brusatte explains how he’s come to the conclusions he shares — sharing the science and the technology that has aided him in piecing together this narrative that brings alive some of the most fascinating, prominent mammal species that have tread the earth.

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