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"Discovery: Ancient Carvings Near Dinosaur Footprints Uncover Lost History"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Sun

Archaeologists have discovered mysterious carvings, known as petroglyphs, near ancient dinosaur footprints in Brazil's Paraíba State. The footprints date back to the Early Cretaceous Period, between 145 to 100 million years ago, and belong to theropod, sauropod, and iguanodontian dinosaurs. The carvings, featuring circular motifs, were made carefully without touching the footprints, suggesting thoughtfulness by the makers. The researchers believe the carvings were created to mark the footprints as meaningful, but the exact time period of the carvings remains uncertain. Further research is needed to determine their chronology.

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"Discovery of New Dinosaur Species in Brazil through Footprint Analysis"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KSL.com

Scientists in Brazil have identified a new species of dinosaur called Farlowichnus rapidus, based on fossilized footprints found in the city of Araraquara. The small carnivorous dinosaur lived during the early Cretaceous period and was about 2-3 feet tall. The footprints indicate that it was a fast reptile that ran across ancient dunes. The discovery is significant as the footprints are different from all other known dinosaur footprints.

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