Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26am on 03 Jan 2025,Friday International
The UK’s largest dinosaur trackway site, featuring 200 footprints dating back 166 million years, has been uncovered in an Oxfordshire quarry. The site includes tracks from long-necked Cetiosaurus and three-toed Megalosaurus. Some trackways stretch 150m, with potential for more discoveries. These footprints, preserved in a tropical lagoon, offer insights into dinosaur movement and environments. Gary Johnson, a quarry worker, first spotted the tracks, sparking a major excavation. Researchers are working on 3D models and preservation strategies. "These tracks provide a rare glimpse into prehistoric life," said Dr. Duncan Murdock of Oxford University.
