Name: The dinosaur detectives of real-life Jurassic parks
Uploaded: 2023-05-26T14:55:53Z
Duration: 12 min
Description: Dinosaur tracks can teach us more about the day-to-day behavior of creatures like T. rex or the Stegosaurus than their skeletons ever could, says paleontologist Martin Lockley. From a "dinosaur's lover's lane" in Colorado to the rocky shores of South Korea, Lockley explores what we can learn from the traces of some of the most impressive creatures ever to walk the Earth.

Martin Lockley: The dinosaur detectives of real-life Jurassic parks

The dinosaur detectives of real-life Jurassic parks

Dinosaur tracks can teach us more about the day-to-day behavior of creatures like T. rex or the Stegosaurus than their skeletons ever could, says paleontologist Martin Lockley. From a "dinosaur's lover's lane" in Colorado to the rocky shores of South Korea, Lockley explores what we can learn from the traces of some of the most impressive creatures ever to walk the Earth.

Fossil footprints offer remarkable insights into the everyday lives of dinosaurs, capturing evidence of movement, behavior, and even courtship. At one site in South Korea, rock layers hold thousands of tracks from creatures ranging from birds to 100-foot giants, each surface a snapshot in deep time. Discoveries like a 'dinosaur lover's lane' in Colorado show that even ancient courtship rituals can leave their mark, connecting us directly to the vanished world of prehistoric animals. These trackways are living records that challenge old ideas and inspire new generations to protect our planet's deep heritage.