The Terrifying World of Giant Insects: What Was Earth Like During the Carboniferous Period?

The Carboniferous period, 350 million years ago, featured giant insects thriving in humid, oxygen-rich environments. This era saw massive dragonflies, giant scorpions, and colossal millipedes. While some creatures like the harmless paleo-Optera flourished, others, such as predatory scorpions and dragonflies, dominated the ecosystem, highlighting a unique evolutionary phase before the rise of dinosaurs.