The Oligocene Epoch
The Oligocene Epoch: The Dawn of Modern Climates and Ecosystems The Oligocene Epoch, spanning approximately 34 to 23 million years ago, was a transformative period in Earth’s history. Following the lush, tropical ecosystems of the Eocene, the Oligocene marked the establishment of cooler and drier climates that shaped modern biomes. It was during this time […]
The Eocene Epoch
The Eocene Epoch: The Dawn of Modern Ecosystems The Eocene Epoch, spanning approximately 56 to 34 million years ago, was a pivotal period in Earth’s history that saw the emergence of many modern ecosystems. It was the second epoch of the Paleogene Period and followed the dramatic warming event known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum […]