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The Grande Cache Dinosaur Tracksite is a significant paleontological site located approximately 20 km north of Grande Cache, Alberta, within the former Smoky River Coal Mine. It is renowned for being the only large-scale exposure of dinosaur tracks in Canada, showcasing over 10,000 footprints from various dinosaur species, including theropods and ankylosaurs, enriched by a well-preserved record of the region's prehistoric environment.
This site offers invaluable insights into dinosaur biology and behavior, revealing how these ancient creatures interacted with their surroundings. Its diverse and abundant fossilized footprints have made it one of the most important dinosaur track sites globally, allowing comparisons of the Lower Cretaceous faunas between different regions of North America.
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