Dinosaur “mummies” prove that some dinos had hooves

Dinosaur “mummies” prove that some dinos had hooves

For the first time, paleontologists have successfully reconstructed the profiles of two massive duck-billed dinosaurs, down to their stony skin and unexpected hooves. Based in part on remains found decades ago in the Wyoming lowlands Edmontosaurus annectens the specimens were preserved only because of the extremely rare, delicate process of “mummification”. Meet the ducklings About … Read more

Wyoming dinosaur ‘mummies’ reveal surprise: hoofed feet

Wyoming dinosaur ‘mummies’ reveal surprise: hoofed feet

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two fossilized “mummies” unearthed by scientists in the Wyoming lowlands reveal the external anatomy of the duck-billed dinosaur Edmontosaurus in exquisite detail, including the surprising presence of hooves on its feet, a first for any dinosaur. Two individuals of Edmontosaurus, dating to the very end of the Age of … Read more