August 13, 2025
We have a lot of dinosaur footprints around Texas in different areas. Just picturing what used to roam in this area is a fascinating exercise.
Paleontologist Matthew Brown commenting on the discovery of dinosaur footprints revealed after the recent devastating Texas flood.
Why It Matters: Texas hosts some of the most extensive and best-preserved dinosaur track sites in North America. The recent major flooding in the state washed away layers of soil and ground, revealing several three-clawed dinosaur footprints on private property in the Sandy Creek area. A volunteer clearing debris spotted the tracks, which researchers confirmed belonged to a “35-foot-long bipedal carnivore, similar to an Acrocanthosaurus.” Fifteen additional footprints were also located. The tracks could date to as far back as 115 million years ago, with footprints about 18–20 inches long, according to Brown. “Often people don’t realize that it is possible to find them in their own backyards,” he said.
Learn More:
- Dinosaur footprints from 115 million years ago found after Texas flood (ABC News)
- The Texas floods washed away debris and dirt. They also uncovered 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks (CNN)
Image Credit: Travis County
by Kelly Dean, Based in Kentucky.
