联合王国研究人员在牛津郡发现了一条220米长的索罗波德轨迹,揭示了1.66亿年前的恐龙行为和古老的沿海生物。 UK researchers found a 220-meter-long sauropod trackway in Oxfordshire, revealing dinosaur behavior and ancient coastal life from 166 million years ago.

2025年,英国研究人员在牛津郡Dewars Farm Quarry发现了一条长达220米长的沙罗波道,这是欧洲从中侏罗纪时期(约1.66亿年前)以来已知最长的恐龙踪迹之一。 In 2025, UK researchers uncovered a 220-meter-long sauropod trackway at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, one of Europe’s longest known dinosaur trails from the Middle Jurassic Period, around 166 million years ago. 该场地在受控爆炸后暴露,其足迹大至1米长,可能是由象Cetiosaurus这样的恐龙以及较小的食肉动物足迹和海洋化石造成的,表明存在沿海环礁环境。 The site, revealed after a controlled explosion, features large footprints up to one meter long, likely made by dinosaurs like Cetiosaurus, along with smaller carnivore tracks and marine fossils, indicating a coastal lagoon environment. 尽管干燥的条件限制了挖掘,但小组记录了罕见的行为线索,例如可能暂停行动,并收集了沉积物,供今后研究。 Despite dry conditions limiting excavation, the team documented rare behavioral clues, such as a possible pause in movement, and collected sediment for future study. 这项发现涉及100多名参与者,增进了对恐龙行为和古代生态系统的了解。 The discovery, involving over 100 participants, enhances understanding of dinosaur behavior and ancient ecosystems.