An artist’s interpretation of Quetzalcoatlus northropi wading in the water. The latest research describes this species of Quetzalcotalus as having a lifestyle similar to today’s…
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Legendary Flying Reptile: Fleshing Out the Bones of Quetzalcoatlus, Earth’s Largest Flier Ever
An artist’s rendition of Quetzalcoatlus northropi, a type of pterosaur and the largest flying animal that ever lived on Earth. Quetzalcoatlus stood about 12 feet…
Police Raid Uncovers Fossil of Exceptional Flying Reptile From Brazil
Tupandactylus navigans (artist’s rendering). Credit: Victor Beccari Complete skeleton provides first look at entire body of Tupandactylus navigans. A fossil acquired in a police raid…
“Fearsome Dragon” Discovered That Soared Over Australian Outback
Artist’s impression of the fearsome Thapunngaka shawi. Credit: Adobe stock Australia’s largest flying reptile has been uncovered, a pterosaur with an estimated seven-meter wingspan that…
The Original Story of Flight: Pterosaur Precursors Discovered That Fill Gap in Early Evolutionary History
A high flying Pteranodon, a genus of pterosaur that included some of the largest known flying reptiles. Illustration courtesy of Elenarts / Adobe Stock. Credit:…
Giant Lizards Learned to Fly Over Millions of Years – Pterosaurs Evolved Improved Flight Performance
Rhamphohynchus — one of 75 pterosaur species studied by the researchers. Credit: Mark Witton Study uses new method to show that Pterosaurs became twice as…