Paleontologists Discover First-Ever Adult Tyrannosaurus rex Trackway
Paleontologists discover first-ever adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway in North Dakota badlands.
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- Primary Driver: Paleontologists discover first-ever adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway in North Dakota badlands.
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People may now have a deeper understanding of Tyrannosaurus rex behavior and habitats. This understanding comes from the discovery of a first-ever adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway in North Dakota badlands. The trackway was found by paleontologists in the region.
The discovery was made by paleontologists in North Dakota. The trackway was found in the badlands of North Dakota. The evidence behind the discovery includes the unique impressions left in the rock.
These impressions are attributed to the massive footprints of the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Questions people are asking
What is a Tyrannosaurus rex trackway?
A trackway is a series of footprints left behind by a dinosaur.
Where was the trackway discovered?
The trackway was discovered in the North Dakota badlands.
Who discovered the trackway?
The discovery was made by a team of paleontologists from the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.
Who reported it (4)
- First-ever adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway discovered in North Dakota badlands Valley News Live · 9h ago
- First-ever adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway discovered in North Dakota badlands valleynewslive.com · 9h ago
- Colorado scientists make Tyrannosaurus rex discovery 9News · 18h ago
- First-ever adult Tyrannosaurus rex trackway discovered in North Dakota badlands cbsnews.com · 1d ago
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