Prehistoric Reptiles: Earth’s First Land Explorers Once upon a time, millions of years before dinosaurs , there were brave animals who did something amazing. They were the first animals to live fully on land , and they didn’t need to return to water like amphibians. These were the prehistoric reptiles , the early explorers of Earth’s dry land 🌍. My cousin Ayaan and his friend Mia visited a museum and saw fossils of strange creatures. They asked, “Who lived before dinosaurs?” That’s how their adventure began… What Are Prehistoric Reptiles? Prehistoric reptiles were early cold-blooded animals that lived long before dinosaurs, mammals, or humans. They were the first creatures to lay eggs on land , which allowed them to live completely away from water. Unlike prehistoric amphibians , these reptiles did not return to water. They lived in forests, deserts, lakes, and even oceans. Some even glided between trees! 🦎 When Did Prehistoric Reptiles Live? These reptiles lived during the C...