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200 Ancient Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Oxfordshire

1/3/2025

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A remarkable "dinosaur highway" has been unearthed at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, revealing nearly 200 ancient footprints from 166 million years ago. These tracks, left by the gentle Cetiosaurus and the fierce Megalosaurus, offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of dinosaurs. Over 100 scientists collaborated on this excavation, which will be showcased in an upcoming BBC documentary.

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A remarkable "dinosaur highway" has been unearthed at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, revealing nearly 200 ancient footprints from 166 million years ago. These tracks, left by the gentle Cetiosaurus and the fierce Megalosaurus, offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of dinosaurs. Over 100 scientists collaborated on this excavation, which will be showcased in an upcoming BBC documentary.