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Thousands of Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Italian Alps

12/21/2025

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Italian paleontologists discovered thousands of dinosaur footprints in Stelvio National Park, located over 2,000 meters above sea level, which adds to the significance of the earlier discovery.
The site sits near the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The site is among the richest Triassic-period footprint sites.
The footprints were found on a steep rock face.
Researchers will use drones and remote sensing to explore this challenging location.

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Italian paleontologists discovered thousands of dinosaur footprints in Stelvio National Park, located over 2,000 meters above sea level, which adds to the significance of the earlier discovery.
The site sits near the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The site is among the richest Triassic-period footprint sites.
The footprints were found on a steep rock face.
Researchers will use drones and remote sensing to explore this challenging location.