The very nature of coprolites make them difficult to find. Soft dinosaur droppings often disintigrated before they had a chance to fossilize, torn apart mostly by water erosion. To compare, a North American elk, one of our larger animals, excrete multiple pellets less than a third of an inch in size. Scientists are not just looking for a record size coprolite. These dino-pies actually tell many dinosaur tales.
All coprolites look alike.
Not only did they have teeth that adapted to such tough plants, but their digestive systems were also able to handle the woody food. Carnivorous dinosaurs also had teeth to tear into flesh, but also a system that would help pulverize bone and sinew. Its mother would be proud. Link to this article from your website. Send this article to a friend.