[Geology2] New research provides clear answer to debate on dinosaur posture

New research provides clear answer to debate on dinosaur posture
PhysOrg.com [USA], February 23, 2012

Research published today (22nd February) provides, for the first time, a
clear answer to the debate as to whether Triceratops and other extinct
creatures took on a more mammal-like or more reptile like posture. Dr.
Shin-ichi Fujiwara from the University of Tokyo and Professor John
Hutchinson from the Royal Veterinary College have developed a new,
advanced method that provides insight into the kinds of forelimb
postures animals might use, derived from simple measurements on bones.
Findings using the new method show that, contrary to popular belief,
Triceratops had quite upright forelimbs like larger mammals, not splayed
out to the sides like most reptiles and amphibians.

http://www.physorg.com/news/2012-02-debate-dinosaur-posture.html

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