Colossal Jurassic Pterosaur Fossil Discovered With Over 3-Meter Wingspan

Medicine & Technology Jun 05, 2024

Discover the colossal Jurassic pterosaur fossil with a wingspan over 3 meters. Unearth the secrets of this ancient giant. Read more!

New Pterosaur Species Unearthed on Isle of Skye Rewrites Jurassic History and Evolutionary Insights

Feb 06, 2024

The Isle of Skye's Kilmaluag Formation reveals a new pterosaur genus and species, discovered in fossilized material, reshaping paleontological understanding. Continue reading to learn more.

Previously Unknown Pterosaur Had Flamingo Eating Habits and Almost 500 Teeth

Jan 25, 2023

Skeletal remains of a now-identified unique pterosaur, with 480 teeth, were unearthed in Bavaria, Germany. Read to know more.

Newly Identified Species of Pterosaur Unearthed in sub-Saharan Africa

Nov 10, 2022

A new species of pterosaur was discovered by paleontologists in sub-Saharan Africa. Know more about this flying creature that flew on earth here at Science Times, read now!

86-Million-Year-Old Fossil of Pterosaur Dubbed "Dragon of Death" Unearthed in Argentina, Classified as One of the Largest Flying Reptiles

May 23, 2022

Paleontologists discovered fossils of a new species of the pterosaur in Argentina. Continue reading to know the details about it which the researchers considered one of the largest flying reptiles.

Flying Dinosaur Pterosaurs Confirmed with Feathers, Strands Full of Colors

Apr 22, 2022

A new study unearthed remains of a pterosaur that holds an answer to whether flying dinosaurs had feathers. Read more about the dinosaur from Brazil, and how it fits as the missing link between flying dinosaurs and modern-day birds.

Largest Flying Reptile Had a Wingspan Larger Than a King-Size Bed, Fossil Discovered in Scotland

Feb 23, 2022

Check out the 170-million-year-old pterosaur that scientists found at the Isle of Skye in Scotland, which is the largest flying reptile ever discovered.

'Flying Dragon' of the North Unearthed at Atacama Desert; Discovery Potential Clue to Unrecorded Dinosaur Migration

Oct 11, 2021

A new paleontological study unearthed a mysterious northern hemisphere dinosaur called the 'flying dragon' in the Atacama desert, comparable to the largest pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus. The flying dragon might be a clue to an unrecorded migration between the northern and southern hemispheres.

Pterosaur Fossil Recovered During Police Raid; Specimen Analysis Offers New Insight Into the Flying Reptile's Foraging Style

Aug 27, 2021

The pterosaur fossil recovered in 2013 during a police raid was found in a new analysis to have walked on the ground most of the time. Its foraging style was also presented in the said analysis.

Australia's Ancient Dragon Fossil Unearthed, Fearsome Reptile Dominated Outback Skies

Aug 09, 2021

Researchers from Queensland, Australia, have recently discovered a new species of pterosaur hailing from outback Australia that dominated the skies and was feared by many.

Baby Pterosaurs Able to Fly Right After Hatching from Eggs

Jul 23, 2021

A new evidence suggests that the prehistoric flying reptiles, pterosaurs, have the ability to fly right after they hatch.

Flying Reptile From the Jurassic Found With Oldest Opposed Thumb

Apr 13, 2021

Meet the "monkeydactyl": a recently-discovered arboreal species of pterosaur, dated at 160 million years old, with the oldest true opposed thumb known - a feature previously undiscovered in these flying reptiles.

The "Iron Dragon" Fossils of Australia

Oct 05, 2019

With wings spanning some 13 feet across, Ferrodraco lentoni took to the skies roughly 96 million years ago.

Paleontologists Identify a “Frozen Dragon” Found in Canada

Sep 12, 2019

The flying reptile was mostly head and neck—and had at least a 16-foot wingspan, if not larger.