Scientists have recently uncovered new dinosaur footprints in Arkansas, dating back approximately 76 million years. These fossilized tracks, discovered in an area not previously known for dinosaur activity, provide valuable insight into the region’s ancient ecosystem. The footprints are believed to belong to large, herbivorous dinosaurs, possibly from the hadrosaur family, also known as dᴜсk-billed dinosaurs. These gentle giants roamed the eагtһ during the late Cretaceous period, a time when the area was likely covered by vast wetlands and lush vegetation.
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