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dinosaurs
These long extinct reptiles - both the ancestors of modern birds and the scary monsters from ancient times - are adored by many children and adults alike, who enjoy films about dinosaurs and buy collectible toys. But for the modern human, dinosaurs are not just amusing ancient creatures that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago. Thanks to these giant reptiles’ fossilized remains, scientists are learning more and more about the natural world in the Mesozoic period, the evolution of the animal world, and also the reasons for the changing climate of our planet.