How ancient flying reptiles ruled the skies: Study uncovers pterosaur tail structures that enhanced flight capabilities

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Jan 9, 2025, 1:59 pm163 pts
Scientists have long puzzled over how pterosaurs became the first vertebrates to master flight. Some pterosaur species, such as the Quetzalcoatlus were the largest known animals to ever take to the skies, with wingspans of over ten meters (on par with military aircraft like the Spitfire). My team's new study…

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