Feature Paleontology

With dinosaurs out of the way, mammals had a chance to thrive

After the extinction event, a new crowd of animals had room to explore a reshaped world

mammal survivors

SURVIVAL OF THE SMALLEST  After a giant space rock hit the Earth 66 million years ago, life was no picnic. But some species managed to survive.

Douglas Henderson

By Meghan Rosen

- More than 2 years ago

For dinosaurs, the end of the world began in fire.