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World's Largest Dinosaur Tracksite Discovered in Bolivia

12/4/2025

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Paleontologists have discovered the Carreras Pampa tracksite in Torotoro National Park, Bolivia, which is the largest dinosaur tracksite in the world.
The site preserves nearly 18,000 tracks, including 16,600 three-toed footprints and 1,378 swim tracks.
Preservation stems from a shallow freshwater lake dating to about 70 million years ago, yielding high-quality traces.
Researchers identified 11 track types revealing dinosaur behavior, establishing Carreras Pampa site as one of world's most significant tracksites.

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Paleontologists have discovered the Carreras Pampa tracksite in Torotoro National Park, Bolivia, which is the largest dinosaur tracksite in the world.
The site preserves nearly 18,000 tracks, including 16,600 three-toed footprints and 1,378 swim tracks.
Preservation stems from a shallow freshwater lake dating to about 70 million years ago, yielding high-quality traces.
Researchers identified 11 track types revealing dinosaur behavior, establishing Carreras Pampa site as one of world's most significant tracksites.