Scientists at Uppsala University have analyzed fossilized dinosaur dung (coprolites) using advanced synchrotron imaging technology, uncovering precise details about dinosaur dietary habits from 200 million years ago. The study focuses on the critical first 30 million years of dinosaur evolution during the Late Triassic period. The research team examined coprolites, identifying undigested food remains including fish, insects, and plant matter. The analysis revealed that early herbivorous dinosaurs, particularly long-necked sauropods, consumed substantial amounts of tree ferns along with charcoal – potentially a strategy to counter plant toxins. Martin Qvarnström from Uppsala University states, “Unfortunately, climate change and mass extinctions are … Continue reading Fossilized Dinosaur Dung Sheds Light on Ancient Diets