The Devonian period, between 420 and 360 million years ago, is usually known for its diverse ocean life. It’s sometimes even called ‘the Age of Fishes.’ Meanwhile, on land, something big was growing unlike any other life we know. Prototaxites looked like tree trunks, growing up to eight metres tall and one metre across. This … Continue reading Prototaxites: life, but not as we know it →