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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Cal Orck’o, located in Sucre, Bolivia, is a geologic wonder featuring the largest known collection of dinosaur footprints in the world. This limestone wall stretches over 1.5 kilometers and contains 462 distinct trails from eight different dinosaur species that lived during the Cretaceous Period. Among these remarkable discoveries is the path of a juvenile T-rex, affectionately named "Johnny Walker," whose footprints span 366 meters. This site provides not only a glimpse into the behavior of these ancient creatures but also insight into the geological forces that have shaped this region.
Preserving Cal Orck’o is crucial, as erosion threatens the integrity of the footprints. Conservation efforts, including the nearby Cretaceous Park, aim to protect this invaluable resource for future generations. The tracks preserved in limestone offer a rare window into dinosaur movement and behavior, making Cal Orck’o a vital site for paleontological and geological research.
P. Geo. Ricardo A Valls, M. Sc. and Geo Gadfly
Valls Geoconsultant
ORCID ID- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0914
Scopus Author ID: 7003369619/35335510700
ResearcherID: S-6604-2018
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