Baby pterosaurs died in ancient storms—and their fossils reveal the truth

ScienceDaily
Sep 5, 2025, 10:56 pm307 ptsTop
Two tiny pterosaurs, preserved for 150 million years, have revealed a surprising cause of death: violent storms. Researchers at the University of Leicester discovered both hatchlings, nicknamed Lucky and Lucky II, with broken wings—injuries consistent with being tossed through the air by powerful gusts. These…

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