Fossil footprints found in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim

TL;DR

Paleontologists discovered 16,600 theropod dinosaur footprints in Toro Toro, Bolivia, a world record.
The site also includes 1,378 swim traces, with the longest trackway measuring over 130 meters.
The abundance and preservation of footprints offer insights into dinosaur behavior and the end of the Cretaceous period.
Human activities and natural causes may explain the lack of dinosaur bones and eggs at the site.
Footprint sizes suggest herds of varying theropod sizes, from large creatures to chicken-sized ones.
Researchers continue to explore the site, expecting more discoveries.
Recent dinosaur footprint discoveries have also been made in England and across continents.

Continuer la lecture de l'article original