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Study Suggests Some Sauropods Could Rear Up While Young
Key Takeaways
- A new study modeled the stress on sauropod femurs during upright postures.
- Two South American species appeared better suited to hind-leg rearing than larger sauropods.
- The ability was likely stronger in younger, lighter individuals than in adults.
- Possible uses include feeding, defense, and social display.
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DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com
