Explore the Cretaceous Period Ecosystem in North America

The Cretaceous Period was a time of great biodiversity with iconic dinosaurs like T. rex and Triceratops. To explore this era, focus on both plant life and fauna.

Plants

• Ginkgo Trees: These were common during the Cretaceous and can still be found today in parks and gardens.
• Cycads: Similar to modern-day palms, these plants thrived in warm, humid environments.

Fauna

• Tyrannosaurus Rex (T. rex): One of the most famous dinosaurs, known for its size and ferocity.
• Known for its distinctive horns and frill, this herbivore was a common sight in North America during the late Cretaceous.

Pro tip: Visit museums like the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology in Alberta to see real fossils and exhibits from the Cretaceous period.