Scientists Find First Adult T. Rex Trackway – And The Footprints Are Human-Sized
Scientists discover human-sized footprints of an adult Tyrannosaurus Rex in North Dakota.
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Where was the discovery made?
North Dakota
Who made the discovery?
A high school teacher volunteering on an archaeological dig
How large are the footprints?
Human-sized
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
- Primary Driver: Scientists discover human-sized footprints of an adult Tyrannosaurus Rex in North Dakota.
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According to the New York Times and Smithsonian Magazine, the discovery was made by a high school teacher volunteering on an archaeological dig. The teacher stumbled upon four giant dinosaur footprints, which might represent the first trackway made by an adult T.
The New York Times and BBC News report that the discovery was made in North Dakota. Rex footprints discovered in North Dakota, as reported by BBC News and The New York Times.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (57% supported) Updated 46d ago.
Coverage (9)
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Here’s How Fast An Adult Tyrannosaurus Rex WalkedNautilus | Science Connected · 49d ago
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A T. Rex Walked Here: Teacher Finds Rare Footprints in North DakotaThe New York Times · 49d ago
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First-ever trail of adult T.rex footprints discovered in North Dakotabbc.co.uk · 49d ago
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JJ’s That’s Awesome: A First of It’s Kind Fossil101.3 KFDI · 49d ago
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A High School Teacher Volunteering On A Dig Found The Only Trackway Ever Left By A Full-Grown T. Rexfutura-sciences.com · 49d ago
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Here's How Fast An Adult Tyrannosaurus Rex WalkedYahoo · 49d ago
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Scientists reveal first known adult T. rex trackway discoveryYahoo · 49d ago
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First-Ever Adult T. rex Trackway Shows the Dinosaur Took 13-Foot Stridesdiscovermagazine.com · 49d ago
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