A 10-year-old was casually strolling on a&nbsp;beach in the UK with her mother when she came across five massive footprints. According to dinosaur experts, the footprints are of a Camelot that roamed the area around 100 years ago.&nbsp;

<h2>Experts to verify the discovery&nbsp;</h2>

The gigantic prints were spaced at the distance 75 cm apart, and are believed to have been left by a large herbivore from the late Triassic period. Palaeontologists and the National Museum Wales' palaeontology curator, Cindy Howells, are working together to verify this discovery, and they are expressing confidence that the footprints are genuine.&nbsp;

Cindy Howells is a seasoned dinosaur expert, having 40 years of experience in the region. She was confident about the authenticity of the footprints, and that they belonged to the dinosaurs. She told the BBC's The Dinohunters programme that they've got five footprints, and the prints are so big that they could have been of dinosaur sauropodomorpha.&nbsp;

<h2>Tegan finds the discovery exciting</h2>

Tegan, the 10-year-old girl, said it was so cool and exciting. She said, "We were just out looking to see what we could find, we didn't think we'd find anything. We found these were big holes that looked like dinosaur footprints, so mum took some pictures, emailed the museum and it was from a long-necked dinosaur." This discovery happened on the South Wales coast.&nbsp;

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Claire, the mother of a 10-year-old girl, reached out to Cindy via email just a few days after the discovery. She mentioned that the footprints of dinosaurs have been found in the red siltstone at Lavernock Point.&nbsp;

<h2>Expert finds discovery 'significant'</h2>

Cindy Howells said it is a unique and significant discovery, and the excitement is palpable when they get information from people with confirmed dinosaur finds. She explained the reason for her being sure, and said, "What's telling is the alternating left and right feet, with a consistent distance between them. If they were just random holes, we'd be sceptical, but this pattern suggests a deliberate gait." She further said, "It's hard to comprehend you're walking on the same beach that hundreds of millions of years ago some massive prehistoric animal was here. You can spend a lifetime looking for dinosaur treasures so for Tegan at this age, it is great,"&nbsp;expressing her excitement for the discovery.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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A 10-year-old was casually strolling on a beach in the UK with her mother when she came across five massive footprints. According to dinosaur experts, the footprints are of a Camelot that roamed the area around 100 years ago.

A 10-year-old was casually strolling on a beach in the UK with her mother when she came across five massive footprints. According to dinosaur experts, the footprints are of a Camelot that roamed the area around 100 years ago. Experts to verify the discovery The gigantic prints were spaced at the distance 75 cm apart, and are believed to have been left by a large herbivore from the late Triassic period. Palaeontologists and the National Museum Wales' palaeontology curator, Cindy Howells, are working together to verify this discovery, and they are expressing confidence that the footprints are genuine. Cindy Howells is a seasoned dinosaur expert, having 40 years of experience in the region. She was confident about the authenticity of the footprints, and that they belonged to the dinosaurs. She told the BBC's The Dinohunters programme that they've got five footprints, and the prints are so big that they could have been of dinosaur sauropodomorpha. Tegan finds the discovery exciting Tegan, the 10-year-old girl, said it was so cool and exciting. She said, "We were just out looking to see what we could find, we didn't think we'd find anything. We found these were big holes that looked like dinosaur footprints, so mum took some pictures, emailed the museum and it was from a long-necked dinosaur." This discovery happened on the South Wales coast. Also Read|US prez election: Harris-Walz campaign to spend $370 mn on digital, TV ads| Claire, the mother of a 10-year-old girl, reached out to Cindy via email just a few days after the discovery. She mentioned that the footprints of dinosaurs have been found in the red siltstone at Lavernock Point. Expert finds discovery 'significant' Cindy Howells said it is a unique and significant discovery, and the excitement is palpable when they get information from people with confirmed dinosaur finds. She explained the reason for her being sure, and said, "What's telling is the alternating left and right feet, with a consistent distance between them. If they were just random holes, we'd be sceptical, but this pattern suggests a deliberate gait." She further said, "It's hard to comprehend you're walking on the same beach that hundreds of millions of years ago some massive prehistoric animal was here. You can spend a lifetime looking for dinosaur treasures so for Tegan at this age, it is great," expressing her excitement for the discovery. (With inputs from agencies)

10-year-old girl discovers dinosaur footprints on beach in UK during stroll

A forest officer in England stumbled upon the footprint of a dinosaur that is believed to be at least 140 million years old.

During a routine jogging last Sunday (Nov 12), National Trust ranger Sophie Giles chanced upon the fossilised treasure on the grounds of Brownsea Castle, in Poole Harbour, Dorset.

The footprint is believed to belong to Iguanodon— a three-toed bulky herbivore which was 36ft long and lived between 157 and 93 million years ago, around the Mesozoic Era, the Telegraph reported.

<h2>Footprint fossilised for thousands of years&nbsp;</h2>

According to experts, the foot was imprinted when the area was covered in tropical forests and swamps. As a result, it fossilised over thousands of years and became easier to see after it filled with water during a rain shower.

Local media reports say that the region is known for its Jurassic coastline and is abound with dinosaur footprints. Every year, it attracts hundreds of fossil hunters from around the world.

It is thought that the rock originated from the nearby Isle of Purbeck peninsula, where dinosaur footprints have been found near the village of Langton Matravers.

Posting about the "exciting find" on social media, the National Trust said: "We believe that the rock may have come from the Isle of Purbeck, where you can already see many dinosaur footprints at Langton Matravers."

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<h2>Discovery creates excitement&nbsp;</h2>

The organisation said that it is actively seeking further research to uncover further details about the identity and history of this ancient relic.

Commenting on the discovery, Dr Martin Munt, curator of the Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown, on the Isle of Wight, confirmed to BBC that the latest footprint clearly came from a three-toed dinosaur.

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&nbsp;“It is certainly what we call a tridactyl (three-toed) footprint, of the date we are talking about it could have been made by an iguanodon or related dinosaur,” he was quoted as saying.

(With inputs from agencies)

A forest officer in England stumbled upon the footprint of a dinosaur that is believed to be at least 140 million years old. During a routine jogging last Sunday (Nov 12), National Trust ranger Sophie Giles chanced upon the fossilised treasure on the grounds of Brownsea Castle, in Poole Harbour, Dorset.

A forest officer in England stumbled upon the footprint of a dinosaur that is believed to be at least 140 million years old. During a routine jogging last Sunday (Nov 12), National Trust ranger Sophie Giles chanced upon the fossilised treasure on the grounds of Brownsea Castle, in Poole Harbour, Dorset. The footprint is believed to belong to Iguanodon— a three-toed bulky herbivore which was 36ft long and lived between 157 and 93 million years ago, around the Mesozoic Era, the Telegraph reported. Footprint fossilised for thousands of years According to experts, the foot was imprinted when the area was covered in tropical forests and swamps. As a result, it fossilised over thousands of years and became easier to see after it filled with water during a rain shower. Local media reports say that the region is known for its Jurassic coastline and is abound with dinosaur footprints. Every year, it attracts hundreds of fossil hunters from around the world. It is thought that the rock originated from the nearby Isle of Purbeck peninsula, where dinosaur footprints have been found near the village of Langton Matravers. Posting about the "exciting find" on social media, the National Trust said: "We believe that the rock may have come from the Isle of Purbeck, where you can already see many dinosaur footprints at Langton Matravers." Also read | Osama bin Laden’s 21-yr-old letter goes viral after TikTok influencers promote it, netizens say 'eyes opened' Discovery creates excitement The organisation said that it is actively seeking further research to uncover further details about the identity and history of this ancient relic. Commenting on the discovery, Dr Martin Munt, curator of the Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown, on the Isle of Wight, confirmed to BBC that the latest footprint clearly came from a three-toed dinosaur. Also read | Sinkholes, tunnels: Staggering wealth of microbial life in Mexico’s underwater labyrinth unravelled “It is certainly what we call a tridactyl (three-toed) footprint, of the date we are talking about it could have been made by an iguanodon or related dinosaur,” he was quoted as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Forest officer stumbles upon 140-million-year-old dinosaur footprint while jogging

Researchers in the UK have discovered footprints of&nbsp;what may be the very last dinosaurs to walk on the United Kingdom soil, some 110 million years ago.

Discovered in the cliffs and on the foreshore in Folkestone, Kent, these footprints are believed to belong to at least six different species of dinosaurs. They were discovered in a place where new fossils are constantly revealed due to natural phenomena like coastal waters and stormy conditions affecting the cliff.

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The credit behind this discovery goes to a scientist from the University of Portsmouth and a curator from Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, this discovery is the last record of dinosaurs in Britain.

David Martill, a Professor of Palaeobiology, said that “This is the first time dinosaur footprints have been found in strata known as the ‘Folkestone Formation’ and it’s quite an extraordinary discovery because these dinosaurs would have been the last to roam in this country before becoming extinct,".

"They were walking around close to where the White Cliffs of Dover are now - next time you’re on a ferry and you see those magnificent cliffs just imagine that!"

Attributed to a variety of dinosaurs species, the footprints show that 110 million years ago, at the end of the Early Cretaceous period, there was a relatively high diversity of dinosaurs in southern England.

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According to a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Geologists Association, the footprint fossils were formed when sediments filled up the impression left behind by a dinosaurs foot pushing into the ground, a process which then also preserves it.

These footprints are believed to be from the following dinosaurs; Ankylosaurs, a rugged-looking armoured dinosaur which is believed to have been like living tanks; Theropods, a three-toed dinosaur similar to the Tyrannosaurus rex, which also consumed flesh; and Ornithopods, ‘bird-hipped’ plant-eating dinosaurs, that had a pelvic structure a little bit similar to birds.

While most of the footprint findings are isolated, one discovery comprises six footprints. Classified as a trackway, this means that there is more than one consecutive print from the same animal.

Measuring 80 cm in width and 65 cm in length, the largest footprint found, has been identified as that of an Iguanodon-like dinosaur.

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Growing up to 10 metres in length, Iguanodon were plant-eaters, and they walked on both two legs or on all fours.

"To find such an array of species in one place is fascinating. These dinosaurs probably took advantage of the tidal exposures on coastal foreshores, perhaps foraging for food or taking advantage of clear migration routes," explained Martill. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Researchers in the UK have discovered footprints of what may be the very last dinosaurs to walk on the United Kingdom soil, some 110 million years ago. Discovered in the cliffs and on the foreshore in Folkestone, Kent, these footprints are believed to belong to at least six different species of dinosaurs.

Researchers in the UK have discovered footprints of what may be the very last dinosaurs to walk on the United Kingdom soil, some 110 million years ago. Discovered in the cliffs and on the foreshore in Folkestone, Kent, these footprints are believed to belong to at least six different species of dinosaurs. They were discovered in a place where new fossils are constantly revealed due to natural phenomena like coastal waters and stormy conditions affecting the cliff. Also read | Study finds Coelacanth, a human-sized Dinosaur era fish can live for 100 years The credit behind this discovery goes to a scientist from the University of Portsmouth and a curator from Hastings Museum and Art Gallery, this discovery is the last record of dinosaurs in Britain. David Martill, a Professor of Palaeobiology, said that “This is the first time dinosaur footprints have been found in strata known as the ‘Folkestone Formation’ and it’s quite an extraordinary discovery because these dinosaurs would have been the last to roam in this country before becoming extinct,". "They were walking around close to where the White Cliffs of Dover are now - next time you’re on a ferry and you see those magnificent cliffs just imagine that!" Attributed to a variety of dinosaurs species, the footprints show that 110 million years ago, at the end of the Early Cretaceous period, there was a relatively high diversity of dinosaurs in southern England. Also read | UK study indicates Covid resulting in long-term loss of grey matter According to a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Geologists Association, the footprint fossils were formed when sediments filled up the impression left behind by a dinosaurs foot pushing into the ground, a process which then also preserves it. These footprints are believed to be from the following dinosaurs; Ankylosaurs, a rugged-looking armoured dinosaur which is believed to have been like living tanks; Theropods, a three-toed dinosaur similar to the Tyrannosaurus rex, which also consumed flesh; and Ornithopods, ‘bird-hipped’ plant-eating dinosaurs, that had a pelvic structure a little bit similar to birds. While most of the footprint findings are isolated, one discovery comprises six footprints. Classified as a trackway, this means that there is more than one consecutive print from the same animal. Measuring 80 cm in width and 65 cm in length, the largest footprint found, has been identified as that of an Iguanodon-like dinosaur. Also read | Churchill painting from Onassis superyacht to auction in New York Growing up to 10 metres in length, Iguanodon were plant-eaters, and they walked on both two legs or on all fours. "To find such an array of species in one place is fascinating. These dinosaurs probably took advantage of the tidal exposures on coastal foreshores, perhaps foraging for food or taking advantage of clear migration routes," explained Martill. (With inputs from agencies)

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