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Yes, during the time of the dinosaurs there were no icecaps at the poles. Although Antarctica was still over the South Pole at the time, its climate was cool temperate.
This was partly due to CO2 levels (which were about five times today's), and partly because South America and Australia were then joined to Antarctica, forcing warm ocean currents down from the tropics -- unlike today where the Antarctic Circumpolar Current thermally isolates the continent from the rest of the world.
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Are dinosaur fossils in all continents?
All seven. Yes even Antarctica as it was farther north and a lot warmer during the time of the Dinosaurs.
Did dinosaurs once live in antarctica?
Yes as the continents were not separated at that time
Did bunnies live during the time that dinosaurs existed?
No, Bunnies did not live during the time of the dinosaurs
Could Antarctica ever have a tornado?
It is highly unlikely with the current climate. However, at times, such as during the Cretaceous period, Antarctica had a much warmer climate than it does not, even supporting forests. At that time, tornadoes may have been ocurred.
Did dogs live during the dinosaurs?
Dogs did not live during the time of the dinosaurs. There were no known mammals on Earth during that period.
What winged creature appeared during dinosaur time?
Pterosaurs, which were flying reptiles, evolved around the same time that dinosaurs did. Birds evolved from dinosaurs during the Age of Dinosaurs, too.
Where did the dinosaurs herbivores live?
Herbivorous dinosaurs lived on all continents throughout the entire Mesozoic era. This includes Antarctica, which was not covered by an ice cap at that time.
Have dinosaur fossils been found in the Antarctic?
Yes, during the Mesozoic era (the time of the dinosaurs), the climate was milder. The current ice caps did not exist. Also due to Antarctica being further north then its current location, no ice could accumulate there, over the summer. Preventing it from freezing, even at colder periods. At the of the cretaceous period Antarctica moved south causing, a drop in temperature. But the temperature remained habitable for a vast array of life. During the cretaceous period the earth was still warmer then today, and the climate in antarctica was not too harsh, but still relatively cold. Dinosaurs being endothermic creatures, and having extensive fur or feather covering were able to survive the arctic winter, which dropped to negative temperatures but not to the extreme.
What dinosaurs were still alive during time of Jesus?
Birds.
What time of year do tourists go to antarctica?
The tourists go to Antarctica during the summer or the winter
Did dinosaurs drink from springs fed by glaciers?
No, during the dinosaurs time there was no ice on earth and glaciers were non-existent
What animals could swim underwater during the time of the dinosaurs?
alligators
