Cal Orcko

Cal Orcko

Cal Orcko is a paleontological site in Bolivia with a steep wall with thousands of dinosaur foot prints in it.[1] it is situated near the city of Sucre. The huge site is located on a cliff with a slope of 73 degrees, 80 meters high and 1,200 meters long. Foot prints of 293 species of dinosaurs from upper cretaceous period is currently identified.[2]

Reference

  1. ↑ http://www.businessinsider.com.au/cal-orcko-in-bolivia-is-covered-in-dinosaur-footprints-2015-6
  2. ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/jul/15/dinosaur-tracking-bolivia-cal-orko

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Coordinates: 19°00′10″S 65°14′14″W / 19.0028°S 65.2372°W / -19.0028; -65.2372

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