50 years ago, scientists made the case for a landlubbing Brontosaurus

Excerpt from the January 30, 1971 issue of Science News

an illustration of a Brontosaurus

While the bones of Brontosaurus (illustrated) suggest the giant dinosaur led a semiaquatic lifestyle, recent studies of its ancient environment hint that the dino preferred dry land.

Davide Bonadonna, Milan, Italy (CC BY-NC-SA)

Swamp-dweller or landlubber?Science News, January 30, 1971

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