The tracks of some dinosaurs, which probably lived about 113 million years ago, have been discovered in a river bed in Texas after it dried up, reports AFP.

These deep tracks were previously buried, filled with sediment and covered with water, which helped preserve them.

“Due to extremely dry conditions this summer, the river has completely dried up in most places, allowing new trails to be opened in the park,” said Stephanie Salinas Garcia, a spokeswoman for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Their discovery pleased the employees of the park, located near the city of Dallas and called “Dinosaur Valley” because of the presence of numerous dinosaur tracks in its premises.

The traces date back 113 million years

It may be one of the longest series of dinosaur tracks in the world, according to the text accompanying the impressive images posted by the park on social media.

“Most of the tracks recently discovered in different parts of the river in the park were left by Acrocanthosaurus,” a theropod that could reach five meters and weigh seven tons when mature, explained Stephanie Salinas Garcia.

Sauropeidon is another type of dinosaur that left its mark in the park. Thanks to its long neck, it could reach maturity at a height of 18 meters and a weight of 44 tons.

“Dinosaur tracks in the park date back 113 million years,” added Stephanie Salinas Garcia.

The park was opened in 1972 to protect these ancient traces, according to its website.

The curious will not be able to admire these new prehistoric stairs for long, because with the arrival of the rains they will be covered again by water. (Source Agerpres)