50 years ago, scientists made the case for a landlubbing Brontosaurus
Excerpt from the January 30, 1971 issue of Science News
![an illustration of a Brontosaurus](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/013020_50ya_brontosaurus_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
While the bones of Brontosaurus (illustrated) suggest the giant dinosaur led a semiaquatic lifestyle, recent studies of its ancient environment hint that the dino preferred dry land.
Davide Bonadonna, Milan, Italy (CC BY-NC-SA)