Scientists uncover fossils of animals that roamed Oregon up to 50 million years ago

Prehistoric tracks found in Oregon tell a 50-million-year-old story

KIMBERLY, Ore. — A remarkable new discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is shedding light on life in Oregon tens of millions of years ago. According to the National Park Service, scientists have uncovered fossilized footprints that date back as far as 50 million years, offering rare insight into the behavior of ancient animals that once roamed the region. The discovery, led by fossil track expert Conner Bennett, includes four disti…

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.

Scientists uncover fossils of animals that roamed Oregon up to 50 million years ago

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A recent study has shown the behaviors of ancient species that once roamed the area that is now known as Oregon. In February, scientific journal Palaeontologia Electronica published “Following their footsteps: Report of vertebrate fossil tracks from John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon, USA.” The National Park Service is now highlighting the report’s findings, which include fossil tracks from some of the animals…