Dinosaur Tracks (Q123893853)
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A Texas Historical Commission plaque located in downtown Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas, United States
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Dinosaur Tracks |
A Texas Historical Commission plaque located in downtown Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas, United States |
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32°14'6.824"N, 97°45'22.651"W
Formed 100,000,000 years ago, tracks of 3 kinds of dinosaurs are preserved in the limestone below Paluxy River. Types include Acrocanthosaurus (a meat-eater), Camptosaurus (plant-eater who left 3-toed bird-like tracks), and Pleurocoelus (a plant-eater who made huge 5-toed prints). For years following their discovery (about 1910), the tracks remained a novelty. When Paluxy River ran low, farmers caught catfish stranded in them. Excavations by a prominent museum and several universities in 1938 brought the tracks to the attention of the world. (1970) (English)
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