“Evidence from skeletal fossils overseas tells us dinosaurs with feet like these were plant-eaters with long legs, a chunky body, short arms, and a small head with a beak,” Romilio noted.
Another rock with footprints
This ordinary white rock has been quietly residing in the main office of Biloela State High School in Central Queensland for over two decades. It was gifted to the school from the nearby Callide coal mine, where it was unearthed.
It was only after Romilio’s research on the Mount Morgan footprints that its hidden value was revealed.
“Significant fossils like this can sit unnoticed for years, even in plain sight. It’s incredible to think that a piece of history this rich was resting in a schoolyard all this time,” Romilio said.
To fully understand the hidden details within the fossilized footprints, the researchers created a precise 3D silicon model of the rock’s surface. Images were captured and processed, leading to the complete revelation of the find.