Creating a perfect dinosaur track is a delicate process. The ground's hardness plays a big role. Too hard or soft, and the print is flawed. Just right, and it's preserved for millions of years! This track is in Moab, Utah. #Science #Paleontology 🦕

Some fossils include only skeletal remains or teeth; others contain traces of skin, feathers, or even soft tissues. It’s amazing what can be preserved! #FossilRecords

Dinosaur tracks are more than prints. They are trace fossils, giving us insights into dinosaur behavior without being part of the dinosaur. These tracks are in Moab, Utah. #Paleontology #Science #FossilFriday🔍🦖👣

We Wish You a Merry Cretaceous: We wish you a Merry Cretaceous and a Happy New Era! 🎅🏻🦖

Fossils are invaluable for science, helping us understand the Earth’s past and the life that once roamed it. It’s like a history book written in stone! #ScienceRocks

Identifying the exact species from a track is tough due to similar foot structures, but experts can narrow it down by studying the print's shape, size, and location. #Paleontology #Science 🦕🦖🔍

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the Dinos are so delightful...

I admit, former Scretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall was absolutely right; " I think the Colorado Plateau is the most scenic area in the world - let's begin with that. Not just the United States." So thankful, I have had a 50 year career researching the Colorado Plateau.

Dinosaur tracks vary based on the species. Theropods had narrow, V-shaped footprints, while ornithopods had wider, rounded prints. Here, a human discovers their hand is smaller than our tracks. #Dinosaur #Paleontology 🦖👣

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I'm Dreaming of a White Tyrannosaurus: Just like the ones I used to know, where the tree tops glisten, and Triceratops listen 🌨️🦖

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Sauropods left some of the largest dinosaur tracks - wide, circular footprints with five toes and smaller, crescent-like handprints. The right track is a sauropod. This is in the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History in Seoul, South Korea. #Paleontology #Science 🦕👣🔍

Deck the Halls with Dinosaur Fossils, Fa la la la la, la la la la... Merry Christmas from our family to yours! #MerryChristmas

Some dinosaur trackways have prints from multiple dinosaurs and even different species. This could indicate herd behavior or even potential chase scenes! 🦕👣🔍 #Paleontology #Science

Dinosaur tracks aren't just imprints. They capture a dinosaur's movement, behavior, and a moment in time, connecting us directly with these prehistoric wonders! These tracks are part of Cal Orck’o, a fossil bed in Bolivia. #Paleontology #Science

We sincerely acknowledge the concerns raised in a recent email regarding the standard of care we provide to our resident animals and perspectives on captivity. As a paleontology museum, let us assure you our specimens, millions of years dead, are receiving enriching care.

A 2018 study revealed dinosaurs could slow their growth during harsh seasons to survive, showcasing their impressive adaptability. These findings, along with the discovery of unique species, highlight the remarkable flexibility of these prehistoric creatures in extreme habitats.

The Argentinosaurus would have weighed between 111,000 to 220,000 pounds. That's approximately the same weight as 666,667 apples. We'll do anything to avoid using the metric system.

An example of the latest middle Turonian Prionocyclus mccombi from the basal Juana Lopez Fm. in the Mounds area on the south flank of the Farnham Dome northern San Rafael Swell. @UtahPaleo @JLivelyPaleo Utah Geological