21 Prehistoric Animal Memes That Prove Extinction Wasn’t Enough to Stop the LOLs

They may have gone extinct millions of years ago, but prehistoric animals are still out here doing what they do best: causing chaos, stealing the spotlight, and now… starring in memes. Because let's face it, not even a mass extinction event can stop the ancient power of animal silliness. The truth is, the vast majority of species that ever walked, swam, or flapped their wings across this planet are gone. Most of them, we barely know. But thanks to science, imagination, and a healthy dose of internet absurdity, we've unearthed their true purpose: to bring us fossilized LOLs from the dawn of time.

These memes are for the paleontologist in every animal lover's heart, the one who looks at a dino skeleton and thinks, "He probably would've made a great meme face." From sabertooths serving sass to trilobites being totally bonkers, these long-lost legends are back and meme-ier than ever. So dust off your fossil brushes and prepare to laugh through the layers of Earth's ancient history. These creatures may be extinct, but their comedic legacy is alive and roaring.

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