Ancient footprints suggest how prehistoric animals behaved in Oregon millions of years ago

Ancient footprints suggest how prehistoric animals behaved in Oregon millions of years ago

A team of scientists found prehistoric animal footprints that indicate how creatures behaved in Oregon as far back as 50 million years ago.

Ancient Footprints Unearthed at John Day Fossil Beds Reveal Prehistoric Animal Behaviors

(LOOTPRESS) – A stunning paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon has revealed fossilized footprints dating back as far as 50 million years, offering a rare glimpse into the behavior of prehistoric animals. Using advanced 3D imaging technology, a team of scientists led by fossil track expert Conner Bennett identified four sets of fossilized vertebrate tracks—including the first known bird and lizard tracks ev…

Ancient footprints at John Day Fossil Beds reveal prehistoric animal behaviors - Elkhorn Media Group

KIMBERLY, OR – (Press Release from the National Park Service) A groundbreaking paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has uncovered fossilized footprints dating back as far as 50 million years, offering unprecedented insight into the behaviors of prehistoric animals in what is now central and eastern Oregon.  Using advanced 3D imaging techniques, a team of scientists led by fossil track specialist Conner Bennett iden…