1. Short summary of the history
At 145 ± 4 to 66 million years (Ma) ago, Cretaceous period was the last period of the Mesozoic Era, right after Jurassic period and followed by the Paleogene period of the Cenozoic Era (International Commission Chart, 2014). 'Creta' in Latin means chalk and this is due to the large amount of calcium carbonate deposited by shells of marine animals thus resulting in large quantities of chalk (American Geological Institute, 1972). The shifting of continents as the result of the separation of the world-continent Pangaea continued on in the Cretaceous period that led to evolution of life on land and creation of new coastlines as well as an increase in the floras and faunas with the evolution of forest (Waggoner, …show more content…
Getting around and transport
You will be able to experience very interesting ways of transportation during your journey in the Cretaceous period. Be sure to pack along some ropes and any cutting equipment as these will be helpful during your trip. They can assist you in making a raft so that you may cross over water. Remember to learn tying knots for ropes before you embark on the journey to aid you in making the raft. As you walk along, scan around for strong vines to provide strong fastening to your raft and logs, planks and tree bark as base.
Another alternative is for you to try and spot the Aetodactylus, a flying dinosaur that can be seen in the skies of North America, thus useful for you to travel east to Eurasia and China. You can spot an Aetodactylus via its distinguishing characteristics- its long, narrow snout studded with sharp teeth but do not worry about it being harmful as it's diet mainly consists of fish and marine reptiles (About Education, 2014). This mode of transportation would offer a more interesting experience as the Aetodactylus can bring you up to the sky, presenting the Cretaceous land from …show more content…
You can find it in the forest where it usually roam as it lives in humid, semi-tropical environment (National Geographic, 2014). One of the largest meat-eating dinosaur, it is an active hunter and scavenger, feeding on decaying bodies of dead dinosaurs and animals. Having a large head, short neck and thin tail, it has eyes facing forward, focusing directly to the front. This vicious dinosaur has all it needs for utmost crushing action; from solid heavy skull to its 4 foot lengthy jaw. Weighing at 6.5 tonne, every step it takes should warn you of the distance, so be quick to find a hiding spot when you feel its footsteps coming along the way as it moves quick with its strong thighs and powerful tails (Dinosaur Timeline Gallery,
At 145 ± 4 to 66 million years (Ma) ago, Cretaceous period was the last period of the Mesozoic Era, right after Jurassic period and followed by the Paleogene period of the Cenozoic Era (International Commission Chart, 2014). 'Creta' in Latin means chalk and this is due to the large amount of calcium carbonate deposited by shells of marine animals thus resulting in large quantities of chalk (American Geological Institute, 1972). The shifting of continents as the result of the separation of the world-continent Pangaea continued on in the Cretaceous period that led to evolution of life on land and creation of new coastlines as well as an increase in the floras and faunas with the evolution of forest (Waggoner, …show more content…
Getting around and transport
You will be able to experience very interesting ways of transportation during your journey in the Cretaceous period. Be sure to pack along some ropes and any cutting equipment as these will be helpful during your trip. They can assist you in making a raft so that you may cross over water. Remember to learn tying knots for ropes before you embark on the journey to aid you in making the raft. As you walk along, scan around for strong vines to provide strong fastening to your raft and logs, planks and tree bark as base.
Another alternative is for you to try and spot the Aetodactylus, a flying dinosaur that can be seen in the skies of North America, thus useful for you to travel east to Eurasia and China. You can spot an Aetodactylus via its distinguishing characteristics- its long, narrow snout studded with sharp teeth but do not worry about it being harmful as it's diet mainly consists of fish and marine reptiles (About Education, 2014). This mode of transportation would offer a more interesting experience as the Aetodactylus can bring you up to the sky, presenting the Cretaceous land from …show more content…
You can find it in the forest where it usually roam as it lives in humid, semi-tropical environment (National Geographic, 2014). One of the largest meat-eating dinosaur, it is an active hunter and scavenger, feeding on decaying bodies of dead dinosaurs and animals. Having a large head, short neck and thin tail, it has eyes facing forward, focusing directly to the front. This vicious dinosaur has all it needs for utmost crushing action; from solid heavy skull to its 4 foot lengthy jaw. Weighing at 6.5 tonne, every step it takes should warn you of the distance, so be quick to find a hiding spot when you feel its footsteps coming along the way as it moves quick with its strong thighs and powerful tails (Dinosaur Timeline Gallery,