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Old 10-11-2009, 08:51 AM
 
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Paleontologists in eastern France have reported the discovery of some of the largest dinosaur footprints ever documented.

The site of the find, high in the Jura mountains, was once a literal sauropod stomping ground: So far, 20 prints scattered on a 10-hectare (25-acre) site have been uncovered.

Researchers believe there are hundreds, or even thousands, more still hidden, Mazin said.
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The Jura mountains gave the Jurassic period their name because rocks from the period were found there. Back then, the area resembled the Bahamas, all water and islands.

Paleontologists Find Giant Dino Footprints - Evolution | Human | Theory | Man | Paleontology - FOXNews.com
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Old 10-11-2009, 10:46 AM
 
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I saw an article about that the other day. No question about it, those are some whopping large footprints from a gigantic animal. The size descriptions of 4'6" to 4'9" in diameter is a bit confusing though. It looks like the actual imprint of the foot smaller, and that the larger size description might be including the overall mud ring surrounding the footprint.
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:36 AM
 
Location: Sonoita
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I find it interesting, but honestly, unless it's just me, I don't see where those look like any type of foot print. Maybe it's the photo angle.
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Old 10-16-2009, 12:08 PM
 
Location: Clearwater, FL
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I find it interesting, but honestly, unless it's just me, I don't see where those look like any type of foot print. Maybe it's the photo angle.
I felt the same way. Here is a link to a news clip about it.

World's biggest dinosaur footprints discovered
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Old 10-16-2009, 01:11 PM
 
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It's nothing more than a Jurassic Era Pothole....
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