California Before Humans Was Absolutely Terrifying...

The Great Explorers Map Collection 🎉 Explore all products and get 20% OFF the "Complete Collection" bundle 👉 https://www.55-maps.com/a/dinosaurdiscovery In the modern day, the US state of California boasts one of the most diverse arrays of ecosystems in North America. The Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains provide havens for upland wildlife, while the blistering Mojave Desert hides all manner of smaller creatures. Woodlands, coasts, lakes and rivers all help support a huge range of life - from the largest bears to the rarest condors. But what was California like in days gone by? What unusual prehistoric animals dominated this land of extremes? In today's video, we'll introduce you to them. 0:00 Intro 2:00 The Palaeozoic 4:36 The Mesozoic 8:11 The Cenozoic 11:31 Outro Our other channels 👇 🌎 Top5s: LISTS & HORROR https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX51Dixddr5HuwLVBH9ykeQ 🔎 ColdCaseDetective: TRUE CRIME https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdjslyNQupPSFxK_mSPcG-g? 🪖 WarsofTheWorld: MILITARY HISTORY https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB29sxIJ9PQIo0hCnIaOMbg 👽 DestinationDeclassified: ALIENS & UFOs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxuwHJ4cQHgf1ez7662_fQ 🪐 AccessAstronomy: SPACE & ASTRONOMY https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbMdDya7ubh013QGe0JqHA/featured ⚔️ MedievalMadness: MEDIEVAL HISTORY https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWoMpx18YeSVuI7ObqEk8eg Written, Researched & Presented by: Thomas McGlynn Thanks for watching. DISCLAIMER: All materials in these videos are used for entertainment purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are, or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video, and have an issue with the use of said material, PLEASE email us before putting in a claim and we can resolve the issue immediately. We can be reach on this email: [email protected] Copyright © 2026 Top5s All rights reserved.