The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us


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From Steve Brusatte, acclaimed author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs comes a sweeping, revelatory history of the mammals the extraordinary family tree that led to us.

For 66 million years mammals have ruled the planet, enduring fiery cataclysms, ice ages and mass extinctions. Our lineage includes car-sized armadillos, saber-toothed tigers, towering cave bears and clever survivors that outlasted Tyrannosaurus rex. Even today, humans, lions, whales and dogs are just a fraction of a vast and astonishing legacy.

Brusatte picks up where the dinosaurs’ story ends, charting how mammals rose from the ashes of an extinction event to become Earth’s dominant species. From their earliest origins 325 million years ago to today’s incredible diversity, he unveils the hidden history of our ancient relatives bringing to life lost worlds and the groundbreaking discoveries that reveal their secrets.

A masterful blend of scientific detective work and storytelling, The Rise and Reign of the Mammals is a thrilling journey through time showing how the past shaped today’s world and what it means for our future.

By Steve Brusatte. Paperback/ 528 pages

ISBN: 0062951513

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