Re: Drinker and Oryctodromeus [JOKE!]

[Tommy Bradley <htomsirveaux@hotmail.com>]

Tim Williams said:
> Also, back in the 1970's, Thulborn proposed that heterodontosaurids 
> hibernated (or aestivated) >during the dry season.  But this was based on 
> tooth wear patterns (ihe thought that >heterodontosaurids replaced their 
> teeth wholesale only once a year, and had to avoid feeding >during this 
> period).  AFAIK there was no taphonomic evidence to support this 
> hibernating >behavior.  The idea went over like a lead balloon 
> (heterodontosaurids could in fact replace their >teeth continuously).  
> Hopson even named a heterodontosaurid _Abrictosaurus_ ("awake lizard") to 
> >express his skepticism.

There is ASAIK evidence of Dinosaur migration.  Is it possible that 
*Oryctodromeus* used its burrowing skills to seek a warmer climate in the 
colder months....say Pismo Beach?  That does however they'd have to 
remembering that left turn at Albuquerque. :-)

Tommy Bradley

"What a way for a Duck to travel: Underground!" -- Daffy Duck

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