"It was incredible" — researchers discover nearly 200 dinosaur footprints in England
Feb 03, 2025
Researchers found almost 200 dinosaur footprints in England, giving us a peek into the past. These footprints are from dinosaurs that lived 166 million years ago. They were found in a quarry in Oxfordshire, UK.
The footprints are like a dinosaur highway, with many tracks preserved in mud. Scientists found five trackways, the longest being 150 meters. They could see how the dinosaurs walked, socialized, and lived.
The footprints belong to two types of dinosaurs: Cetiosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur with a long neck, and Megalosaurus, a meat-eating dinosaur. This shows that both plant-eaters and meat-eaters lived in the area.
By studying these footprints, scientists learn about dinosaur movements, sizes, and interactions. They can also recreate the ancient environment where these dinosaurs lived. The area was likely a muddy lagoon with different plants and animals.
The discovery was thanks to a keen quarry worker, Gary Johnson, who noticed unusual bumps on the ground. This find adds to previous discoveries in the area and helps scientists understand more about dinosaur behavior.
As researchers continue to study these footprints, they hope to learn more about dinosaurs and their world. This discovery is a treasure trove of information that teaches us about Earth's ancient inhabitants.