👉 Creodonts are a group of extinct birds that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, around 79 to 68 million years ago. They were characterized by their distinctive beak-like teeth and had a short, slender body. Creodonts are often referred to as "mushroom" dinosaurs due to their lack of any known digestive system. Some of the most well-known creodonts include the Grotta Follia creodont (1923) and