"The Silent Killer: How Disease Could Have Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction"

While the dramatic asteroid impact theory often steals the spotlight, the role of disease in the extinction of dinosaurs is a theory worth considering. As ecosystems changed and species migrated, the spread of new and deadly diseases might have swept through dinosaur populations, weakening them over time. In a world without modern medicine, such diseases could have had devastating effects, particularly when combined with other environmental stresses. This blog delves into the possibility that pandemics and widespread illness could have played a crucial role in the downfall of the dinosaurs.