The Cenozoic Era (also known as Caenozoic, Kainozoic or Neozoic Era) (/ ˌsiːnəˈzoʊ.ɪk, ˌsɛn -/ SEE-nə-ZOH-ik, SEN-ə-; [2][3] lit. 'new life') is Earth's current geological era, representing the …

The term Cenozoic, originally spelled Kainozoic, was introduced by English geologist John Phillips in an 1840 Penny Cyclopaedia article to designate the most recent of the three major …

Periods of the Cenozoic Era are split into even smaller parts known as Epochs, so you will see even more signposts in this Era. Cenozoic signposts are colored yellow.

Jul 9, 2024 · The Cenozoic Era is the "Age of Mammals." North America’s characteristic landscapes began to develop during the Cenozoic. Birds and mammals rose in prominence …

Jun 9, 2016 · The Cenozoic era, which began about 65 million years ago and continues into the present, is the third documented era in the history of Earth. The current locations of the …

The Cenozoic Era is the most recent of the three major subdivisions of animal history. The other two are the Mesozoic and Paleozoic Eras. The Cenozoic spans only about 65 million years, …

Sep 8, 2025 · The Cenozoic Era, also known as the Age of Mammals, is the current and most recent of the three Phanerozoic geological eras, following the Mesozoic Era and extending …

The Cenozoic Era is significant for the evolution and diversification of mammals, the development of modern ecosystems, and the emergence of human ancestors. It also includes the period of …

The Cenozoic (from the Greek kainos meaning "new" and zoe meaning "life") era is an interval of about 65 million years defined on the geologic timescale as spanning roughly from 65 million …

Cenozoic Era - Mammals, Plants, Climate: Cenozoic life was strikingly different from that of the Mesozoic. The great diversity that characterizes modern-day flora is attributed to the explosive …