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These Four Giant Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in North Dakota Might Represent the First Trackway Made by an Adult T. Rex Ever Found
A high school teacher found four large dinosaur footprints in North Dakota that may be the first trackway made by an adult T. rex. The footprints suggest the dinosaur walked through a swampy area about 66.5 million years ago. Researchers say the tracks match the size and shape of a T. rex and are located in an area where other T. rex fossils have been found.
A teacher discovered four large three-toed footprints in North Dakota that may be from an adult T. rex. The tracks were found in a swampy area and suggest the dinosaur walked at a slow pace.
The discovery provides new insight into how adult T. rex moved and lived. It also highlights the importance of amateur scientists in making major paleontological finds.
The story shows how curiosity and observation can lead to significant scientific discoveries. It also connects people to the natural history of their region.
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