The theropod footprints show distinct impressions of three toes, while the sauropod footprints are circular. They are likely to belong to relatives of the carnivorous Megalosaurus (the first ...

“This tracksite is the second discovery of sauropod footprints on Skye,” Paige dePolo, the lead author of the study, published in the Scottish Journal of Geology, said in a statement.

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. “This tracksite is the second discovery of sauropod footprints on Skye. It was found in rocks that were slightly older than those previously ...

'A Hidden Place'. An artistic reconstruction of the tracksite in the Middle Jurassic, painted by Tone Blakesley and Scott Reid. Credit must be given to the creator.

The theropod footprints each measure about 18 inches (45 cm) long, with imprints of three toes, pads housing foot muscles and sharp claws. The sauropod footprints are different, about 20 inches ...