Theropod tridactyl tracks across the Triassic–Jurassic boundary in southern Africa: implications for pedal morphology evolution
The end-Triassic mass extinction events mark a pivotal period in archosaur history, and
have been proposed to contribute to the rise and dominance of dinosaurs throughout the …
have been proposed to contribute to the rise and dominance of dinosaurs throughout the …
The oldest fossil bird-like footprints from the upper Triassic of southern Africa
Footprint morphology reflects the anatomy of the trackmaker's foot and is direct evidence for
the animal's behaviour. Consequently, fossil tracks can be used to infer ancient diversity …
the animal's behaviour. Consequently, fossil tracks can be used to infer ancient diversity …
Selected Karoo geoheritage sites of palaeontological significance in South Africa and Lesotho
Abstract The main Karoo Basin of South Africa and Lesotho preserves c. 120 myr of Earth's
history. The sedimentary rocks of its Karoo Supergroup record massive environmental …
history. The sedimentary rocks of its Karoo Supergroup record massive environmental …
Hidden for one hundred years: a diverse theropod ichnoassemblage and cross-sectional tracks from the historic Early Jurassic Tsikoane ichnosite (Clarens Formation …
ABSTRACT The upper Stormberg Group of Lesotho has an abundant and diverse
ichnological record that dates to the Early Jurassic. Herein, we re-evaluate a known …
ichnological record that dates to the Early Jurassic. Herein, we re-evaluate a known …
Dinoturbation in Upper Jurassic siliciclastic levels at Cabo Mondego (Lusitanian Basin, Portugal): evidences in a fluvial-dominated deltaic succession
Abstract At Cabo Mondego (western central Portugal), the Upper Jurassic marine to coastal
succession contains several stratigraphic levels preserving dinosaur footprints on the …
succession contains several stratigraphic levels preserving dinosaur footprints on the …
Riches of the Roma valley: theropod and ornithischian tracks from the Early Jurassic southern Africa
ABSTRACT The Upper Triassic–Lower Jurassic Stormberg Group, main Karoo Basin, is
notably rich in diverse dinosaur trace fossils, particularly in the Roma Valley of western …
notably rich in diverse dinosaur trace fossils, particularly in the Roma Valley of western …
Reviving Kalosauropus, an Early Jurassic sauropodomorph track from southern Africa (Lesotho)
R Mukaddam, EM Bordy, MG Lockley… - Historical …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Kalosauropus, the 'beautiful reptile track', was collected from the Sinemurian–Pliensbachian
lower Clarens Formation (upper Stormberg Group) in Lesotho in the 1950s. It was formally …
lower Clarens Formation (upper Stormberg Group) in Lesotho in the 1950s. It was formally …
Karoo lava-fed deltas and a petrified forest from the Lower Jurassic of southern Gondwana
Palaeoenvironmental changes during continental flood basalt volcanism in large igneous
provinces are increasingly linked to global environmental perturbations. Whilst the geology …
provinces are increasingly linked to global environmental perturbations. Whilst the geology …
Relaunching the TY tracksite: tridactyl dinosaur footprints from the Lower Jurassic of southern Africa
Comprising more than 350 dinosaur footprints and at least 38 trackways, the TY tracksite
described herein is located close to the border of NW Lesotho, near Teyateyaneng (TY), and …
described herein is located close to the border of NW Lesotho, near Teyateyaneng (TY), and …
Darting towards Storm Shelter: A minute dinosaur trackway from southern Africa
EM Bordy - South African Journal of Science, 2021 - scielo.org.za
Theropod dinosaurs are considered the main terrestrial carnivores in the Jurassic and
Cretaceous. Their rise to dominance has been linked to, among others, body size changes …
Cretaceous. Their rise to dominance has been linked to, among others, body size changes …