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By 9:34 PM, land begins to transform. Simple plants establish their roots, and by 9:50 PM, the first animals follow these plants onto land.

Dinosaurs Rule

10:48 PM: First Dinosaurs Emerge

As night falls on the natural clock, the first small dinosaurs appear around 10:48 PM. Over the next few minutes, they evolve into varied forms, including the iconic Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops.

11:39 PM: The Asteroid Impact

Disaster strikes at 11:39 PM: a massive asteroid collision decimates the dinosaurs, marking the end of their reign and leading to a period of recovery for life on Earth.

The Rise of Mammals and Humans

11:40 PM: The Age of Mammals Begins