Ancient Dinosaur Footprints Discovered on Isle of Wight Beach

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Ancient Dinosaur Footprints Discovered on Isle of Wight Beach
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Well-preserved dinosaur footprints, believed to be from a mantellisaurus, have been discovered on a beach on England's Isle of Wight. The 125 million-year-old prints were uncovered by engineers from the Environment Agency while investigating sea defenses. The Isle of Wight is known as the "richest dinosaur location in Europe," with 35 different dinosaur types previously found there. The discovery provides a glimpse into the ancient world and highlights the island's significance in paleontological research.

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