Surviving Climate and Chaos: What Dinosaurs Teach Us about Climate Change and Resilience (Earth History, Dinosaur Extinction)

What if dinosaurs could help us prepare for the future? In Surviving Climate and Chaos, paleontologist and science communicator Evan Jevnikar reveals how the prehistoric past holds critical lessons for understanding modern climate change, extinction, and survival.

Dinosaurs weren't just ancient curiosities-they were vital parts of ancient ecosystems whose rise and fall mirrors many of the patterns scientists see in today's rapidly changing world. With a blend of cutting-edge science, fascinating fossil discoveries, and philosophical reflection, Jevnikar explores how the extinction of these giants can help us confront humanity's future.

From mass extinctions and ecosystem collapse to resilience and adaptation, this book makes the case that dinosaurs still have much to teach us. Whether you're a lifelong dino fan, a science reader, or someone curious about how Earth's past predicts its future, Surviving Climate and Chaos is an essential and captivating read.

Inside, you'll find:

• How ancient ecosystems reveal patterns in today's climate change


• What dinosaur fossils teach us about survival and extinction


• How to apply lessons from prehistory to modern environmental challenges

If you liked The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, Locked in Time, or Weird Universe, you'll love Surviving Climate and Chaos.

Evan Jevnikar is a paleontologist and science storyteller whose work centers on dinosaur growth, anatomy, and survival strategies. He earned his MS in Biological Sciences from NC State University, where he studied tyrannosaur tooth morphometrics and growth patterns, after completing a geology degree at the University of Kansas. As "Dinosaur Guy," Evan connects with a broad audience through social media, translating cutting-edge paleontological findings into accessible content across TikTok, Instagram, and Threads. In The First Extinction, he explores the lessons dinosaurs can teach us about past climate crises, resilience, and what those ancient narratives mean for humanity's fight against ecological collapse. He is based in North Carolina.