Dinosaur Footprints Discovery in Southeast England
A team of 100 researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford discovered around 200 dinosaur footprints in southeast England, shedding light on the size and speed of dinosaurs during the Middle Jurassic period.
Key Points
- 200 dinosaur footprints found along five trackways
- Megalosaurus and sauropod tracks discovered crossing over
- Tracks date back to the Middle Jurassic period, around 166 million years ago
Pros
- Insights into dinosaur size and speed
- Historical significance of the Megalosaurus and sauropods
- Contributions to ongoing dinosaur research
Cons
- Limited information on dinosaur behavior and interaction