reptile

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Their ability to survive and spread in the aftermath of the dinosaur extinction makes them a key group for understanding how reptiles adapted during a period of dramatic environmental change.

From Science Daily

Fish such as wolf fish, peacock bass, and South American lungfish were especially common, accompanied by reptiles including caimans and turtles, and mammals such as capybaras, pacas, and armadillos.

From Science Daily

The tuatara also maintains large palatal teeth, which further highlight its links to early reptiles.

From Science Daily

"We've never been able to look at the appearance of a large prehistoric reptile like this -- and just in time for Halloween."

From Science Daily

This includes a "dinosaur tartare" meant to recreate the taste of extinct reptiles.

From Barron's