Paleontologists Document 16,000 Dinosaur Footprints in Bolivia, Offering New Insights
A team of paleontologists, primarily from California's Loma Linda University, has documented 16,600 dinosaur footprints in Toro Toro National Park, Bolivia. This discovery, published in the journal PLOS One, represents the largest collection of theropod footprints globally. The footprints, dating back over 60 million years, provide a unique glimpse into dinosaur behavior, including attempts to swim. The site, once thought to be marked by supernatural creatures, is now recognized for its scientific significance. Despite the footprints' preservation, human activities such as farming and quarrying have posed threats to these ancient traces.