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Ancient beasts: A prehistoric game show!

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

CHAPTER

The Disappearance of Prehistoric Creatures

This chapter explores the extinction of prehistoric creatures at the end of the Permian era, discussing potential causes such as asteroid impacts, climate change, and volcanic activity. It also introduces the concept of continents moving and its impact on the release of gases into the atmosphere. The chapter highlights the availability of fossils for studying the Permian era and includes discussions on various prehistoric creatures and games related to animal and plant evolution.

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