What We Know About the New Dinosaur Tracks Found in Texas (VIDEO)

A recent drought in Texas revealed more dinosaur tracks in one of its state parks.

Dinosaur Valley State Park discovered a new trail of prints left by two different species this week to add to its 20 miles of tracks already mapped by park officials. When the water of the Paluxy River that runs through the park began to dry up, the tracks appeared. They are believed to have been left behind some 110 million years ago by two theropods: one roughly seven-ton Acrocanthosaurus and a 44-ton Sauropodseiden, also known as a Paluxysaurus.

Tracks were first discovered in 1909 following a flood in the area. The first set was decidedly theropod prints, according to the park’s website, but later, more prints would be found, even that of sauropods. In 1972, the park would open as a 1,587-acre dedicated space to preserving the remnants of ancient history. (Read more from “What We Know About the New Dinosaur Tracks Found in Texas (VIDEO)” HERE)

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