Dinosaur tracks exposed in Texas - in pictures
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Visitors to the Texas park can walk in the tracks of dinosaurs in the bed of the Paluxy River. Photo: Dinosaur Valley State Park -
Between 120 to 100 million years ago, dinosaurs lived in the coastal shallows and offshore islands of Texas and left footprint evidence for geo-detectives to investigate. Photo: Dinosaur Valley State Park -
Severe drought conditions led to the tracks exposure. AFP -
The tracks that were recently found belong to a theropod called Acrocanthosaurus and a sauropod called Sauroposeidon. Photo: Dinosaur Valley State Park -
The creatures probably made the footprints about 113 million years ago. Photo: Dinosaur Valley State Park -
Under normal river conditions, these newer tracks are underwater and filled with sediment, making them not as visible. Photo: Dinosaur Valley State Park -
More than 60 per cent of Texas experienced drought conditions last week following a heatwave. Photo: Dinosaur Valley State Park -
Regardless of the rains, the tracks will be preserved for a million more years. AFP -
Officials say a new layer of sediment will help protect the tracks from natural weathering and erosion. AFP -
With rain storms expected in the area soon, rangers at Dinosaur Valley State Park believe the tracks may become buried again. AFP -
The park has a gift shop with dinosaur-themed souvenirs and books. Photo: Dinosaur Valley State Park
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