Texas drought uncovers 113 million-year-old dinosaur footprints left by cousin of T-Rex | World News
Dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago have been revealed in Texas after a severe drought dried up a river.
The footprints – left by an acrocanthosaurus – have not been seen for more than 20 years.
Footage found at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose was shot by Paul Baker.
“Wipe off a little dirt, here’s what you’ll find: dinosaur tracks,” he said.
The tracks are usually under water, but a recent drought has caused the Paluxy River to drop dramatically.
Experts took the opportunity to map and trace the dinosaur’s path before the river filled up again.
(Photo: Paul Baker / Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park)
Texas Parks and Wildlife told reporters that while the tracks will be swamped by rain and rivers again, the park “will continue to protect these 113-million-year-old tracks not only for the present, but for the future as well.” future generations”.
Acrocanthosaurus – about 15ft tall and weighing about 7 tons – was an early cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex.
