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The Gathering Tide (A Short Story from the Cretaceous)

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africa beach cretaceous dinosaurs jurassic morocco nature nonfiction ocean prehistoric pterodactyl science shortstory

Ouled Abdoun Basin, Morocco
Late Cretaceous, Maastrichtian; 66 million years ago

Follow the denizens of the latest Cretaceous in northwest Africa as they experience a bountiful king tide.  

TW: animal/nature related violence

***This is the first of a possible series of stories which will feature a vast array of non-avian dinosaurs acting as would have; as animals in their natural environment. This story's aim is to change the popular public perception of dinosaurs from the monsters seen in popular media to the majestic and magnificent creatures they were when they were alive.***

Cover Art by @paleocolourAll Rights Reserved

africa beach cretaceous dinosaurs jurassic morocco nature nonfiction ocean prehistoric pterodactyl science shortstory

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