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Did the Permian extinction come before the the dinosaur extinction?

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How many dinosaurs were there before the extinction?
over 500 species
When was the dinosaur extinction?
The major extinction of the dinosaurs took place at the end of the cretaceous era, approximately 65 million years ago.
When was the Permian Extinction?
The permian extinction happened about 251 million years ago right after the carboniferous period. Many scientists suspect a comet or asteroid impact, although direct evidence has not been found....
Approximately when did the mass extinction of dinosaurs occur Approximately when did the mass?
About 65 million years ago.
Why is dinosaur extinction an issue?
The same thing that killed all of them might happen to us. Knowing exactly how it occurs could help us survive a similar event. However, not everyone agrees with the commonly-accepted story, and...