Miocene (Epoch)

This is the time of the first Hominids – our earliest direct ancestors. Though relatively unintelligent and rather small, they were on the path to world domination – to us. Mean whilst, the Ice Ages had arrived. However, at first glance, it may not be clear that they are; there are only small Ice Caps, and the global drying is slow, and unnoticeable. The animals living in this time, are at a crossroads - very soon, there will be a major shift in climate, that will completely finish off the ancient mammals and birds. For the meantime, though, there are strange combination of a mixed assortment of new animals about to take over, and older animals, on their way out. For example, the older Sabre-Toothed Cats, were accompanied by newer predators, such as Lions and Leopards.

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