When the Rainforests Collapsed

The video explores the history of Hylonomus, the earliest known reptile, and the Carboniferous Rainforest Collapse, a significant extinction event. This event, driven by climate change, led to the decline of swampy forests and dominant amphibians, paving the way for the rise of amniotes. These early reptiles adapted to drier conditions, eventually giving rise to modern reptiles, birds, and mammals. The video highlights the geological evidence of this period and the evolutionary significance of the amniotes' adaptations.

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