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Ancient Sauropod Trackway Reveals Dinosaur's Uneven Gait

12/1/2025

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A study led by Dr. Anthony Romilio of The University of Queensland analyzed a 150-million-year-old sauropod trackway in Ouray, Colorado.
The 313-foot trackway shows a looping pattern in the dinosaur's movement.
Researchers used drone technology to create a detailed 3D model and measure the footprints.
The analysis notes subtle changes in walking, including a potential uneven gait with a 10-centimeter difference in step lengths.
The researchers published their findings in the journal Geomatics.

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A study led by Dr. Anthony Romilio of The University of Queensland analyzed a 150-million-year-old sauropod trackway in Ouray, Colorado.
The 313-foot trackway shows a looping pattern in the dinosaur's movement.
Researchers used drone technology to create a detailed 3D model and measure the footprints.
The analysis notes subtle changes in walking, including a potential uneven gait with a 10-centimeter difference in step lengths.
The researchers published their findings in the journal Geomatics.