SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 14, 2025Science News

How fast did dinosaurs really go? Birds walking in mud provide new clues

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Recent research shows that dinosaur speed estimates from fossil footprints may be inaccurate, as tests with modern bird tracks on soft ground overestimate speeds by up to 50%, suggesting dinosaurs moved slower than previously believed.

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