What were the causes of Extinction of Dinosaurs?
What were the causes of Extinction of Dinosaurs?
The major causes of extinction of dinosaurs are listed below:
- Climate change was the main contributor. The climate was becoming cooler and drier as the North American Rockies were developing.
- They couldn't adapt to the shifting environments because they were massive and enormous.
- During Mesozoic period, food was not enough. The large reptiles required plenty of food.
- Their huge body couldn't provide protection from the enemies.
- The larger the animal the fewer the young ones and growths. so they become unable to breed profusely.