Pterosaurs
The Biggest Flying Animal in the Jurassic Has Been Discovered in Scotland
With an eight-foot wingspan, the "spectacularly preserved" animal fills “a frustrating gap in the pterosaur record," reports a new study.
A Police Raid Uncovered an 'Unprecedented' Pterosaur Fossil
With its massive head crest and eight-foot wingspan, the pterosaur is one of the most “impressive” species in its family.
Paleontologists Find a Rare Type of Pterosaur Near Vancouver Island
Giant pterosaurs may hog the spotlight, but here’s why the little guys deserve some love.
Why Paleontologists Get Riled Up Over This 'Heretical' Pterosaur Concept Art
The forms David Peters draws are often wildly at odds with our traditional understanding of pterosaur physiology.
We Went to a Dinosaur Dig in the Alberta Badlands
We visited the Alberta badlands to join University of Calgary palaeontologist Dr. Daria Zelenitsky on a dig for dinosaur bones.
The Pterosaur Renaissance: We're Finding More Ancient Flying Reptiles Than Ever
Discoveries of the ancient flying reptiles have spiked in recent years—meet the most intriguing pterosaur species uncovered yet.
Was Archaeopteryx Really the First Bird?
Paleontologists have found the most well-preserved specimen of the species ever unearthed. But it's not the earliest bird to catch a worm.
What It Was Like to Fly Like a Pterosaur
The winged dinosaur gets its own exhibit and immersive VR game at the American Museum of Natural History.