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Eons

When Dinosaur Look-Alikes Ruled the Earth

Season 3 Episode 9 | 7m 23s

There were a huge number of croc-like animals that flourished during the Triassic Period. Dinosaurs had just arrived on the scene but it was these animals that truly ruled the Earth, becoming both abundant and diverse.

Aired: 07/28/20
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Did you know ocean basins are reincarnated?
Episode: S7 E20 | 12:29
Watch • 8:36
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How did such a large predator survive?
Episode: S7 E19 | 8:36
Watch • 9:41
Eons
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How did a relative of the red panda end up in North America?
Episode: S7 E18 | 9:41
Watch • 8:10
Eons
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How did the competition of spiders vs insects drive them both into the air?
Episode: S7 E17 | 8:10
Watch • 12:38
Eons
The Graveyard at the Center of the Earth
Why plate tectonics don't make sense.
Episode: S7 E16 | 12:38
Watch • 9:59
Eons
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Watch • 10:09
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What do mountains reveal about primates?
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Watch • 10:39
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Episode: S7 E12 | 10:38
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