Footprints from a dinosaur that lived millions of years ago have been found in Texas after drought conditions caused a river to dry up at Dinosaur Valley State Park.
A park spokesperson said tracks that were recently found belong to a theropod called Acrocanthosaurus and a sauropod called Sauroposeidon. The creatures likely made the footprints around 113 million years ago.
“Due to the excessive drought conditions this past summer, the river dried up completely in most locations, allowing for more tracks to be uncovered here in the park,” the spokesperson said. “Under normal river conditions, these newer tracks are under water and are commonly filled in with sediment, making them buried and not as visible. Being able to find these discoveries and experience new dinosaur tracks is always an exciting time at the park!”
According to CNN, more than 60 percent of Texas experienced drought conditions last week following triple-digit heat waves.
