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As D.H.C expanded its influence across FMM-UV-32, the corporation slowly shifted from a simple hunting organization into the largest xenobiological research institution in human history. While hunters continued to arrive for sport, research divisions began studying the planet’s wildlife in unprecedented detail.

What initially appeared to be alien animals merely resembling Earth dinosaurs soon revealed something far stranger.

D.H.C researchers discovered that every known species on FMM-UV-32 shared traces of a distant common ancestor a small six-eyed organism possessing segmented anatomy, spiracles, and a chitin-like exoskeleton similar to insects. Fossil evidence suggests these primitive creatures inhabited the planet’s ancient swamp systems millions of years before the emergence of the modern “dinosaurs.”

Over time, evolution on FMM-UV-32 repeatedly converged toward a single successful body plan: large terrestrial vertebrate-like predators and herbivores resembling Earth dinosaurs. D.H.C scientists coined this phenomenon “Dinoinization,” comparing it to the concept of carcinization on Earth, where unrelated crustaceans repeatedly evolve crab-like forms.

According to the hypothesis, the dinosaurian body plan may represent an ideal evolutionary solution for high-oxygen environments with intense competition between xenofauna. Bipedal posture, powerful tails, elevated skulls, and reinforced respiratory systems allowed these organisms to dominate nearly every ecosystem on the planet.

Some species still retain traits from their ancient segmented ancestors. The Troodon in particular possesses partially fused compound eyes. Other species retain vestigial abdominal segmentation beneath their skin, while embryonic scans reveal temporary exoskeletal growths during development.

Among all discovered species, Coelophysis is believed to be the most primitive surviving theropod lineage on the planet. Its lightweight frame, elongated body, and simpler respiratory structures suggest it diverged early from the ancestors of larger predatory forms. D.H.C researchers often refer to it as a “living transitional fossil.”

Meanwhile, Yaroslav Kravchenko oversaw humanity’s first truly successful colony on FMM-UV-32: Nibelungen Paradise, a heavily fortified settlement built along a tectonically stable coastal region. Unlike previous failed colonies, Nibelungen Paradise rapidly expanded into a permanent human foothold on the planet.

Its success brought new problems.

The discovery of petroleum-like resources beneath several islands attracted the attention of Earth governments and megacorporations eager to begin oil extraction. Human colonization also introduced plastics, industrial waste, and invasive microorganisms into ecosystems that had remained untouched for millions of years.

At the same time, explorers continued uncovering entirely new dinosaur species across isolated islands, suggesting the planet’s biodiversity is far greater than previously believed.

As D.H.C’s influence grew, legal controversy followed. Multiple nations challenged the corporation’s claim over FMM-UV-32, arguing that no private entity should possess control over an entire habitable world. However, due to D.H.C’s infrastructure, military presence, and economic influence, enforcement proved nearly impossible.

Despite humanity’s growing presence, the worst has yet to come. They weren’t the first sapient species to rule the planet and all their memories are in ruins.

Okay, I'm planning on making a prehistoric animal book, and I was curious if anyone had any suggestions for species that either don't get enough representation or species that do, but some people get the wrong idea about them. Got a few famous ones written down, but feel free to add some on

I only got this idea when thinking of a cow farm in Minecraft but replaced with Bison antiquus instead.

These art pieces are from Nobu Tamura, and I love it. The colours are very natural and Nobu has done art for SO many prehistoric animals. It’s just very nice on the eyes and almost kinda nostalgic to me.

Elvaposting be spreading from r/DragonAdventures and r/Transformemes to here because why not :p

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T-Rex: Oh dear

As we announced yesterday in the section on unresolved zoological mysteries of modern legends, we now have the filmed material from the expedition to Loch Ness.

The creature barely withstands the storm, and it has never been seen again.

Let’s hope it survived, for everyone’s sake.

Making a speculative documentary about "Neo-dinosaurs" (descendants of non-avian dinosaurs evolving after the Mesozoic and coexisting with mammals) is a suitable idea for Silverback Films to create, since It builds directly on their visual and storytelling success with megahit projects like Life on Our Planet and The Dinosaurs.

Building on their past series that weave massive evolutionary arcs (like the Cenozoic evolution and the Cretaceous empires), a speculative docuseries serves as a thrilling "next episode". It explores how the tree of life might continue its cycle of adaptation and diversification.

Since Silverback films specializes in mirroring modern natural history documentaries (like Our Planet) with prehistoric creatures, placing them in recognizable ecosystems. Speculative "future evolution" allows them to use real behaviors, current ecological niches, and evolutionary biology to predict how surviving dinosaurs would adapt to modern or changing climates.....and besides Silverback has already invested years developing cutting-edge digital assets, behavioral models, and rigging. Extending this workflow into speculative biology allows them to leverage their massive technology and design investments for a fresh project, which could give a new perspective on cryptozoology and build to future projects that focus on other creatures outside of prehistory.... such as unveiling the origins of dragons or exploring the evolution that dwells on the animals of tomorrow

I know some or alot will disagree, but this is only a what-if idea..... for now it depends in the future 🤷.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSKTlMAb_a/?igsh=MWcyaWVlMWRwZ2lxZQ==

As we await the receipt of a live film of the creature at our editorial office, please stay tuned.

Art credit goes to agustindiazart

The bering land bridge (Alternatively named Beringia) was a huge, connective sub continent stretching up to 1.6 million square kilometers. It acted as a evolutionary highway, transporting horses and camels into the old world, while transporting mammoths, bison, true cats, and other fauna into the new world. But what if it never existed in the first place? How would specifically the new world handle being able to keep to itself for much longer? How much longer could the late miocene fauna (like borophagus, Moropus, Arctodus, Homotherium, etc.) Hold on?

Artist credits:

• Slide 1: John Hull.

• Slide 2: Charles R. Knight.

• Slides 3, 6 and 7: Mauricio Anton.

• Slide 4: Zdeněk Burian.

• Slide 6: Joshua Knüppe.

Sanciusart, MrBlueShark, brianj996b and SameerPrehistorica