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The Catastrophic Impact and Its Aftermath

This chapter examines the devastating effects of the asteroid impact 66 million years ago, which resulted in mass extinctions and a harsh environment. It also discusses the eventual resurgence of mammalian species and the shift in Earth's ecological balance following the extinction of larger reptiles.

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