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Massive 70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Mongolia

2/2/2025

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Paleontologists from Japan and Mongolia have unearthed enormous hadrosaurid dinosaur footprints in Mongolia, dating back 70 million years. The standout footprint, measuring an impressive 92 cm, likely belonged to a colossal Saurolophus, stretching over 15 meters long. With 14 trackways discovered, the team is excited about the possibility of uncovering large skeletal remains in future digs planned for 2024.

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Paleontologists from Japan and Mongolia have unearthed enormous hadrosaurid dinosaur footprints in Mongolia, dating back 70 million years. The standout footprint, measuring an impressive 92 cm, likely belonged to a colossal Saurolophus, stretching over 15 meters long. With 14 trackways discovered, the team is excited about the possibility of uncovering large skeletal remains in future digs planned for 2024.