Sauropods had soft foot pads to help support their massive weight - Ars Technica

Australian scientists find first biomechanical evidence for a long-suspected idea.

Enlarge/ A 3D paleoreconstruction of a sauropod dinosaur has revealed that the hind feet had a soft tissue pad beneath the "heel," cushioning the foot to absorb the animals immense weight. 10 with 1… [+3405 chars]

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