Winged Wonder
Scientists believe that ancient animal remains discovered on a beach in England are that of a previously unknown species of pterosaur (TEHR-oh-sore). Pterosaurs are related to dinosaurs and are considered winged reptiles (animals that have a backbone and a body temperature that changes according to the temperature of its surroundings).
What sets this creature apart from others like it? Scientists say that unlike other pterosaurs, the newly discovered species has a crest at the top of its beak and on the back of its skull.
According to scientists, the pterosaur lived about 120 million years ago. It had fanged front teeth, which it may have used to feed on fish. The pterosaur also had a large wingspan-about 18 meters (60 feet). That's almost 6 times longer than the wingspan of a wandering albatross — the largest flying bird alive today.
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What sets this creature apart from others like it? Scientists say that unlike other pterosaurs, the newly discovered species has a crest at the top of its beak and on the back of its skull.
According to scientists, the pterosaur lived about 120 million years ago. It had fanged front teeth, which it may have used to feed on fish. The pterosaur also had a large wingspan-about 18 meters (60 feet). That's almost 6 times longer than the wingspan of a wandering albatross — the largest flying bird alive today.
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