Discovery of Dinosaur Tracks in Alaska Sheds Light on Mid-Cretaceous Climate

Recent findings from the Nanushuk Formation reveal a warmer, wetter environment, offering new insights into ancient ecosystems and climate patterns.

Paleontologists have discovered a large number of dinosaur tracks and fossilized plants in Alaska's Nanushuk Formation, dating back 94 to 113 million years.
The findings provide new insights into the mid-Cretaceous climate, revealing a warmer and wetter environment, similar to modern-day Miami.
The majority of tracks were made by bipedal plant-eating dinosaurs, suggesting a diverse ecosystem.
The research highlights the importance of the Bering Land Bridge in ancient animal migration patterns.
Increased precipitation during the mid-Cretaceous supports global patterns associated with the Cretaceous Thermal Maximum.