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Evidence for dinosaur migration
In reviewing the literature on trackways and monospecific fossil assemblages
of late Cretaceous North American herbivorous dinosaurs, I come away with
mixed feelings about the strength of the evidence with respect to the
hypothesis that these animals moved in migrating herds. It is obviously
clear that they assembled in large groups for some purpose, but what is the
evidence that this demonstrates migratory behavior, as opposed to (for
example) communal gatherings for reproduction or nesting? I admit my
references on this topic are a bit dated (back to the late 90's), so if
anyone could share their thoughts or more recent references to articles on
this point, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
PTJN