Pterosaurs, the flying reptiles of the dinosaur era, originated in the Late Triassic (227 million years ago) and became extinct at the end-Cretaceous extinction event (66 million years ago). With wing ...

Christmas is the time for families to come together, and in the midst of the festive season, University of Leicester paleontologists have announced that they have reunited a family that has been ...

A new study finds nearly 50 hidden relatives of Pterodactylus, the first pterosaur. Joined by its newly discovered relatives, Pterodactylus's 'family' now encompasses tiny flaplings, a host of ...

Not a bad look for 152 million years old. German scientists might’ve made paleontological history after unearthing a “perfectly preserved” 152 million-year-old dinosaur fossil — which is believed to ...

Flying reptiles, also known as pterosaurs, evolved to have the ability to fly. With large wings and razor-sharp teeth, these flying reptiles dominated the prehistoric skies. Pterosaurs are often ...

The oldest Pterodactylus specimen was found near Painten, Germany. The fossil is about one million years older than other Pterodactylus specimens. The specimen is a complete, well-preserved skeleton ...

Growth stages of Pterodactylus. From tiny ‘flaplings’ no larger than a sparrow, most known specimens represent ‘teenagers’ comparable in size to a pigeon. Fully grown individuals boasted impressive ...