The Cenozoic Era. Age of Mammals pdf

John B. Rafferty writes about Earth operations and the environment. He currently serves as the Earth and Life Sciences Editor, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics related to the natural world. Prior to joining Encyclopaedia Britannica in 2006, he held teaching positions at Lewis University, Roosevelt University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Cenozoic Era. Age of Mammals pdf by John P Rafferty

Its constant evolution over the millennia since its inception has made the Earth a dynamic entity, subject to numerous climactic and environmental forces that are forever changing this planet. In its most recent stage, the planet has seen an incredible diversification in plant and animal life, with the most prominent development of the Cenozoic era being the emergence of mammals. This book examines our most immediate ancestors and the geologic, geographic, and environmental factors that helped make their primacy inevitable.