Illustration (IMAGE) University of Queensland Caption The sauropods had soft tissue pads to absorb their enormous weight and enable them to walk on land. Credit Dr Andreas Jannel Usage Restrictions To be only used with this story. Must be credited. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.