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The Paleogene was a geologic time period, the first of two periods of the Cenozoic era. It began 65.5 million years ago following the end of the Cretaceous Period, the last period of the Mesozoic Era. It ended 23 million years ago and was followed by the Neogene, the current period. During this time, Earth recovered from the mass exinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs and mammals became the dominant land animals. India collided with mainland Asia, forming the Himalayas, and ice sheets began to form in Antarctica.
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Is called the paleocene time period or the paleogene time period?
the paleocene epoch is in the paleogene time period.
What period was after the cretaceous?
The period after the Cretaceous is the Paleogene period, which is part of the Cenozoic era. It includes the Paleocene, Eocene, and Oligocene epochs.
When did a saber-toothed first show?
The earliest saber toothed cats appeared about 23 million years ago. That was during the late Paleogene period. The Paleogene was the first period in the Cenozoic era.
What were the key events of the Paleogene period?
I'm doing this for a Geography project and I'm supposed to make a poster on facts about the Paleogene period. I'm just looking for a few key events on this time :) xxx
How many years ago did the saber-toothed cat evolve?
The saber toothed cat evolved 23 million years ago. That was during the late Paleogene period. The Paleogene period was the first period of the Cenozoic era.
What has the author Gerald Mayr written?
Gerald Mayr has written: 'Paleogene fossil birds'
Why were plants and animals extinct during the Paleogene?
they were unable to adapt to the volcanos that were underwater erupting into the oceans and so there were none
What era did large mammals first appear?
The Cenozoic era at about 65 million years ago. The Paleogene period.
When did saber-toothed cats first arrive on earth?
They went extinct a little over 10,000 years ago.
When was the last time a comet hit earth and caused an extinction?
The Cretaceous Paleogene extinction event about 65 million years ago.
How long have cats been living?
The first members of the family Felidae appeared 25 million years ago in the late Paleogene period.
What years did the Cenozoic period exist?
The last 65 million years. It is the current era and is divided into three periods; the Paleogene, Neogene and Quaternary.
