Tag: Dinosaurs
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Dinosaur Footprints in English Quarry Reveal Cetiosaurus Track
Huge Sauropod Footprints Uncovered in Oxfordshire Quarry A 220-metre trail left by one of the planet’s largest herbivorous dinosaurs has emerged from a limestone quarry near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The Dewars Farm Quarry project, conducted during ongoing limestone extraction, has revealed hundreds of individual footprints that belonged to massive sauropods — the long-necked, long-tailed, four-legged giants…
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Giant Sauropod Footprints Unearthed in Oxfordshire Quarry: A 220-Metre Trail from Cetiosaurus
Discovery of a 220-Metre Sauropod Footprint Trail A remarkable paleontological find has emerged from Dewars Farm Quarry near Bicester, England, where a 220-metre trail of enormous sauropod footprints has been uncovered during limestone removal. The trace, believed to have been made by Cetiosaurus, a long-necked, four-legged herbivore, offers an unprecedented window into the lives of…
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Europe’s Longest Sauropod Trackway Unearthed in England
Uncovering a Jurassic Giant: Europe’s longest sauropod trackway In 2024, paleontologists working at Dewars Farm Quarry near Bicester in Oxfordshire, England, uncovered a remarkable new window into the Middle Jurassic period. The excavation added around 200 more footprints to a growing collection and revealed four distinct trackways. Among these, one is now recognized as Europe’s…
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Dinosaur Footprints Found in a British Quarry: Ancient Lagoons
Discovery of a Remarkable Trackway in Oxfordshire A summer dig at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire has yielded a striking new trace of the Jurassic and Cretaceous worlds: a set of dinosaur footprints stretching more than 200 metres. The discovery, reported by the BBC, marks a significant addition to a site already known for fossil…
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Dinosaur Trail Road Trip Through Prehistoric Australia
Overview: A Dinosaur Trail Across Outback Queensland What began as a dusty highway journey becomes a time machine when you chase the footsteps of dinosaurs across central and western Queensland. From the fossil-rich plains near Winton to the paleontological halls of Eromanga, and the heritage towns of Longreach, this is a road trip that blends…
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Big lego: How the largest dinosaur found was brought to Science Centre Singapore
The giant makes its grand entrance Singapore is hosting a creature that dwarfs most others in the natural world. The Patagotitan mayorum, the largest known dinosaur, stands about 6 metres tall and would have stretched across three badminton courts in life. Today, it dominates a new exhibition, Dinosaurs | Extinctions | Us, at Science Centre…
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Revolutionary Discovery of Zavacephale rinpoche in the Gobi Desert
The Discovery of a Rare Dinosaur: Zavacephale rinpoche The fossil record is a treasure trove of information about the Earth’s prehistoric past, and a recent discovery from the Gobi Desert has rewritten parts of dinosaur history. The new species, Zavacephale rinpoche, was unearthed by Tsogtbaatar Chinzorig of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. The find, led…
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Incredible Discovery of Ancient Creature That Predated Dinosaurs
Introduction to the Incredible Discovery An extraordinary discovery has emerged from layers of ancient sandstone, revealing a tiny reptilian fossil that dates back over 240 million years, predating the era of dinosaurs. This fascinating find sheds light on the evolutionary history of reptiles and their predecessors, marking a significant milestone in paleontological research. What is…
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Giant Dinosaurs Suffered from Rare Joint Disease
Introduction to Recent Discoveries in Paleontology Recent paleontological research has uncovered startling insights into the health of giant dinosaurs, particularly the sauropods. These massive creatures, known for their long necks and enormous bodies, roamed the Earth millions of years ago. However, a fascinating study published in The Anatomical Record sheds light on a little-known affliction…
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Giant Dinosaurs Were Riddled With a Devastating Disease: Insights from Fossils
Introduction: Understanding Dinosaur Health Dinosaurs, often envisioned as powerful and dominant creatures, faced challenges that were not merely external threats like asteroids or volcanic eruptions. Recent research reveals that these colossal beings were afflicted by a serious bone disease, providing insights into their health and survival strategies. This article explores the findings of a groundbreaking…