Jurassic
201.4 Ma – 145 Ma · part of the Mesozoic era
Pangaea split into Laurasia and Gondwana, sea levels rose, and giant sauropod dinosaurs roamed lush landscapes. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, took to the air.
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Highlights
- Pangaea splits into Laurasia and Gondwana
- Giant sauropod dinosaurs
- First birds appear